Still Country For Old Women
Defector • • sports
Key Points:
- Megan Keller, a key defense player for Team USA, won her first Olympic gold at 21 in Pyeongchang but narrowly avoided costing her team the victory due to a late overtime penalty.
- Keller's significant ice time and defensive role have grown since then, exemplified by her nearly 30-minute shift in a recent Boston Fleet game and her crucial overtime goal in the current tournament.
- The rivalry between the U.S. and Canada highlights a generational shift, with younger American players like Laila Edwards and Taylor Heise rising, yet veteran players such as Hilary Knight and Keller still providing essential leadership and stability.
- Canadian veterans, including Laura Stacey and goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens, showcased resilience and defensive
