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Wednesday, April 2, 1997 GLOBEnet

SPORT

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Season firsts
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Canadian women romp at world hockey tourney
Russians were determined, but unable
to keep up with high-flying Nagano-bound Canadians

By Beverley Smith
Sport Reporter

The Russian women's hockey team had never played against Canada--until
last night at their first world championship. [ [12]full story ]

Canadian women romp at world hockey tourney
By Neil Stevens
Canadian Press

After ripping Russia 9-1 last night, the Canadian women's hockey team
now prepares for its first serious test of the world championship
tournament against a strong Chinese team tomorrow night. [ [13]full
story ]

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Little Known Facts
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Follow the women's world hockey championship on the Internet by
visiting the home page of former Canadian player Andria Hunter:
[ full story ]
(http://www.globeandmail.com/docs/news/19970402/SportLittle/SFACT2.html)

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