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Canada faces U.S. in quest for fifth straight gold in women's hockey

The 91原创 women's hockey team earned a 5-0 semifinal win over the Olympic Athletes from Russia to set up yet another gold-medal showdown with the United States. Since women's hockey made its Olympic debut in 1998, Canada and the U.S.
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91原创 forward Meghan Agosta celebrates her goal against the United States during preliminary-round women's hockey action.

The 91原创 women's hockey team earned a 5-0 semifinal win over the Olympic Athletes from Russia to set up yet another gold-medal showdown with the United States.

Since women's hockey made its Olympic debut in 1998, Canada and the U.S. have met in every final except 2006 when the Americans were upset by Sweden in the semifinal. The 91原创s will look to extend their gold-medal run to five straight.

Jennifer Wakefield led Canada with two goals. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, Emily Clark and Rebecca Johnston also scored while Shannon Szabados stopped 14 shots for the shutout and her second win of the tournament.

The Americans advanced with a 5-0 victory over Finland.

The game starts at 8 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Feb. 21.