Kraemer scores twice for Canada’s under-18 team in 4-2 win over Sweden
By The Canadian Press on January 9, 2023.
ÖSTERSUND, Sweden – Caitlin Kraemer scored the game-winner and an empty-net goal for Canada in a 4-2 win over Sweden at the women’s world under-18 hockey championship Monday. The forward from Waterloo, Ont., scored a power-play goal at 4:58 of the third after the Swedes were penalized for too many players on the ice. The Canadians then killed off three minor penalties, including a five-on-three with just under three minutes to play, before Kraemer put the puck into an empty net. Emma Pais and Alex Law also scored for Canada (2-0) with goaltender Hannah Clark stopping 43 shots in the victory. Mira Junkager and Hilda Svensson scored and goalie Felicia Frank made 27 saves for Sweden (0-2). The countries were tied 1-1 after the first period and 2-2 after two. Canada played its second game in as many days following an 8-0 win over Finland to start the tournament Sunday. Kraemer led Canada in tournament scoring with four goals and an assist in two games. The Canadians cap the preliminary round in Pool A against the United States (2-0) on Wednesday. The U.S. defeated Finland 8-1 on Monday. Czechia beat Japan 5-1 and Slovakia downed Switzerland 4-1 in Pool B. The quarterfinals are Thursday followed by Saturday’s semifinals and Sunday’s medal games. Canada edged the U.S. 3-2 in last year’s final to win gold in Madison, Wis. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 9, 2023. 14-13
