Ice hockey-US beat Canada to win world championships with Janecke overtime goal

Ice Hockey - IIHF Women's World Championships - Gold Medal Game - United States v Canada - Budvar Arena, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic - April 20, 2025 Tessa Janecke of the U.S. celebrates scoring their fourth goal REUTERS/David W Cerny

CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (Reuters) -An overtime goal from Tessa Janecke earned the United States a 4-3 win over reigning champions Canada to win gold at the Women's World Championship on Sunday as the latest chapter in their rivalry was decided in dramatic fashion.

With less than three minutes remaining in the first period of overtime, Janecke got to the puck ahead of keeper Ann-Renee Desbiens to score from close range before skating away and throwing her stick in the air in celebration.