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Canada defeats U.S. in women’s world hockey championship

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Canada has captured its first women’s world hockey championship in nearly a decade after defeating the United States.

The women clinched a 3-2 victory in overtime over the five-time defending champions in Calgary Tuesday night.

Marie-Philip Poulin scored the winner with a goal that needed video review.

Canada went unbeaten through the championship tournament.

In the bronze medal matchup, Finland beat Switzerland 3-1.

The last time Canada won gold was in 2012.