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US women's hockey team dominates Switzerland in World Championships opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 1:04 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

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Summary

On November 6, the US Women's Senior National Hockey Team secured a decisive 7-0 victory over Switzerland in their opening game of the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championships at Esbjerg Hockey Arena in Denmark. Taylor Fox contributed significantly with two assists, including one for the first goal scored by Hannah Bilka just over ten minutes into the game. Team USA maintained control throughout, extending their lead with additional goals from Casey O'Brien, Laila Edwards, and Hilary Knight. The US outshot Switzerland 38-8, with goalie Aerin Frankel only needing to make eight saves to earn the win. The team will face Germany next on November 8.

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By the Numbers

•US wins opening game 7-0 against Switzerland
•Taylor Fox records two assists
•Next game is against Germany on November 8
•Team USA outshoots Switzerland 38-8
•Aerin Frankel makes eight saves for the win

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1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Taylor Fox sets up two goals as US wins Women's World Championships opener

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Nov. 6—ESBJERG, Denmark — Taylor Fox picked up right where Taylor Heise left off. No matter what the back of her jersey says, when the front of it says "USA," the Lake City native shows up. In her first tournament game with the U.S. Women's Senior Naitonal Hockey Team since getting married last summer, Fox was up to her usual tricks. The star forward from the Minnesota Frost had two assists as ...
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