Canada played an effective and patient game, controlling play and taking advantage of their chances in defeating Italy 6-1 this afternoon at Helsinki Ice Hall.

Switzerland scored three goals in the first period and never looked back, swarming Italy for 60 minutes and coming away with a dominant 5-2 win.

The Italian women’s national team moves to the Final Olympic Qualification for the first time. The “Azzurre” finished the Olympic Pre-Qualification tournament on home ice in Torre Pellice with three wins in three games, the latest coming in a tough battle with Kazakhstan, 2-1.

The U.S. scored three goals in the opening period en route to a 4-2 win over Italy in the final game of the preliminary round for both teams.

Andrew Mangiapane continued his strong play since joining Team Canada, scoring two goals and adding two assists in a dominating 7-1 win over Italy.