Brianna Decker and Kendall Coyne Schofield each had a goal and an assist and the nine-time champion United States beat Switzerland 3-0 on Friday night at the 2021 Women’s World Hockey Championship in Calgary. Grace Zumwinkle also scored for Team USA and goaltender Alex Cavallini posted a ten-save shutout. Swiss goalie Andrea Braendli stopped 55 shots in a heroic effort.
In the first Group A game, Sarah Fillier broke a tie midway through the third period as Canada rallied to beat Finland 5-3. In the only action from Group B, Alena Mills had three goals and an assist in the Czech Republic’s 6-1 romp over Denmark.
Today’s games
Group A
Russia vs Switzerland 6 p.m.
Group B
Germany vs Hungary 2 p.m.
Denmark vs Japan 9:30 p.m.
NHL Signings
The Seattle Kraken signed goaltender Antoine Bibeau to a one-year, two-way contract. Bibeau spent the 2020-21 season with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. This move should be of some interest to Florida Panthers fans as the 27-year-old could see time with the Charlotte Checkers. Bibeau joins Joey Daccord as the second goalie that the Kraken has on a two-way deal. (Charlotte Checkers)
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Nikita Zadorov to a one-year contract worth $3.75 million, avoiding an arbitration hearing scheduled for next week. Zadorov, 26, played 55 games last season with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he produced one goal and seven assists. He was traded to the Flames on July 28 for a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. (Matchsticks & Gasoline)
Calgary also inked defenseman Juuso Valimaki to a two-year deal worth $3.1 million. The 22-year-old Finn played 49 games for the Flames during the 2020-21 season, recording two goals and nine assists. (Matchsticks & Gasoline)
The Philadelphia Flyers signed center Connor Bunnaman to a two-year, two=way contract. Bunnaman appeared in 18 games with the Flyers last season and set up one goal. (Broad Street Hockey)