(Herning) Czechia won the bronze medal at the Women’s World Hockey Championship with a 4-2 win over Switzerland on Sunday afternoon.
Posted at 1:03 p.m.
The Czechs, led by Alberta’s Carla MacLeod, a former Canadian defender, had reached the tournament’s semi-finals for the first time in their history.
Natalie Mlynkova led the Czech attack with two goals. Daniela Pejsova and Offrela Prybylova scored the other goals.
Goaltender Klara Peslarova blocked 18 pucks and added an assist on Prybylova’s goal.
Alina Marti and Nicole Vallario offered the reply for Switzerland. Goalkeeper Andrea Braendli made 23 saves.
Early in the day, Japan defeated Finland 1-0 in a penalty shootout to secure fifth place overall and a return to Group A for the next edition of the tournament.
Later Sunday, Canada and the United States had another gold medal encounter.