United States defender Caroline Harvey recorded a hat trick as the Americans routed Austria in Group A action at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, on Monday. Hilary Knight added a goal and Tessa Janecke scored the fifth for the U.S., while Austria's Charlotte Wittich challenged Kirsten Simms throughout the match.
In the Group B game in Herning, Canada overwhelmed host Denmark 10-0. Canadian forwards Kristin O'Neill, Nicole Gosling and Emily Clark were among the scorers as Denmark's Julie Oksbjerg battled for the puck.
The tournament continues with further group-stage matches across the two Danish venues.
