Canada advances to women’s U18 hockey worlds semis thanks to 12-0 win over Finland

By Canadian Press on January 15, 2026.

SYDNEY — Adrianna Milani scored four goals to help lead Canada to the women’s under-18 world hockey championship semifinals with a 12-0 drubbing of Finland on Thursday.

Rachel Piggott, along with an assist, and Maddie McCullough, each scored two goals for Canada.

Hayley McDonald, Sofia Ismael, Rosalie Tremblay and Laurie Aubin provided the rest of the offence for the Canadians. Tremblay had two assists, Aubin three and Megan Mossey dished out four helpers in the win, while Rowan Houweling had a 10-save shutout.

Saimi Pesola allowed four goals on 11 shots before coming out around the halfway mark of the first period for Finland. Eerika Kujala made 48 saves while allowing eight goals in relief.

Canada will next face Czechia on Saturday for a chance to advance to Sunday’s gold-medal final.

The Canadians are in search of their second straight gold and fourth title in five years.