MILAN — Hannah Bilka scored twice, and the United States’ youth and speed overwhelmed a Canadian women’s hockey team missing its captain in a 5-0 win at the Milan Cortina Games on Tuesday.
Photos: Former, current Badgers star in US women's hockey win over Canada at Olympics
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens prepares to face the U.S. in Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
PETR DAVID JOSEK, Associated Press
A shot by U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey (not pictured) slides past Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens for a goal during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey celebrates with teammates after scoring against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
PETR DAVID JOSEK, Associated Press
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens makes a save against the U.S. during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens challenges U.S. forward Abbey Murphy during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
U.S. forward Britta Curl shoots against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
U.S. forward Kirsten Simms against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
ANTONIO CALANNI, Associated Press
U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey celebrates Tuesday after scoring against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
PETR DAVID JOSEK, Associated Press
U.S. forward Britta Curl challenges for the puck with Canada's Renata Fast during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
ANTONIO CALANNI, Associated Press
U.S. forward Tessa Janecke challenges for the puck with Canada's Blayre Turnbull during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
PETR DAVID JOSEK, Associated Press
U.S. forward Kirsten Simms reacts on the ice after scoring a goal against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
ALEXANDER NEMENOV, Associated Press
U.S. defenseman Laila Edwards celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
ANTONIO CALANNI, Associated Press
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens is unable to stop a shot by U.S. defenseman Laila Edwards (not pictured) during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
U.S. players celebrate after defeating Canada in Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens prepares to face the U.S. in Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
PETR DAVID JOSEK, Associated Press
A shot by U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey (not pictured) slides past Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens for a goal during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey celebrates with teammates after scoring against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
PETR DAVID JOSEK, Associated Press
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens makes a save against the U.S. during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens challenges U.S. forward Abbey Murphy during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
U.S. forward Britta Curl shoots against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
U.S. forward Kirsten Simms against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
ANTONIO CALANNI, Associated Press
U.S. defenseman Caroline Harvey celebrates Tuesday after scoring against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
PETR DAVID JOSEK, Associated Press
U.S. forward Britta Curl challenges for the puck with Canada's Renata Fast during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
ANTONIO CALANNI, Associated Press
U.S. forward Tessa Janecke challenges for the puck with Canada's Blayre Turnbull during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
PETR DAVID JOSEK, Associated Press
U.S. forward Kirsten Simms reacts on the ice after scoring a goal against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
ALEXANDER NEMENOV, Associated Press
U.S. defenseman Laila Edwards celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Canada during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
ANTONIO CALANNI, Associated Press
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens is unable to stop a shot by U.S. defenseman Laila Edwards (not pictured) during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
U.S. players celebrate after defeating Canada in Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens challenges U.S. forward Abbey Murphy during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
HASSAN AMMAR, Associated Press
Canada goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens is unable to stop a shot by U.S. defenseman Laila Edwards (not pictured) during Tuesday's preliminary-round game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
