MILAN (AP) — Hayley Scamurra scored twice, and the United States opened the Milan Cortina Games women’s hockey tournament with a 5-1 win over Czechia on Thursday. Alex Carpenter had a goal and assist, ...

The USA routed Czechia 5-1 in their Olympics women's hockey opener. Hayley Scamurra scored twice and Hilary Knight had a goal.

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A young and hungry Czechia team wanted to make a statement against the USA women’s hockey squad, but Hilary Knight and company asserted their dominance Thursday.