US Women get 2 Early Goals, Go Ahead 2-0 in Canada Series

Abby Roque and Alex Carpenter scored early goals, and the United States women's hockey team held on to beat Canada 2-1 in the second game of their five-game Rivalry Series. Roque found the net 2:43 into the first period on the Americans' first shot on goal. She beat Canadian goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens stick-side. The U.S. captured the series opener 4-1 on Saturday in Hartford, Connecticut. The teams will play three more times in February.