nalty kill in a 6-0 quarter-final win

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TRENTINO, Italy -- Jenna Smith had two goals and an assist to lead Canada past Russia 5-0 in the womens hockey final at the Winter Universiade on Friday. The Canadians dominated the contest, outshooting Russia 52-12. Laura Brooker, Jessica Pinkerton and Katia Clement-Heydra had the other goals for Canada while Tatiana Rafter added three assists. Goaltender Kelly Campbell earned the shutout. Canada has now claimed three straight womens hockey titles in this event and remains unbeaten over that span. The Canadian mens team is off to the gold medal finale. Tyler Carroll of the University of New Brunswick had a goal and an assist to lead Canada to a 2-1 semifinal win over Russia, the two-time defending champions. The Canadians will face Kazakhstan in Saturdays final. Kazakhstan beat the U.S. 5-1 in the other semifinal contest Friday. Canadas lone loss of the tournament was a 4-2 decision to Kazakhstan last weekend. The Canadians didnt face the Americans this year. Canada (4-1) handed Russia (4-1) its first loss of the event. The Russians came in having outscored their rivals 25-3 and a roster featuring 11 players with KHL experience. Canada is 3-3 in previous finals appearances, last winning in 07. "One of the keys was we got a chance to get the lead," said Canadian head coach Gardiner MacDougal. "When you have a quality opponent, and you know it going to be a tight game, its critical. "We did that and we protected it." Carroll, of Strathroy, Ont., opened the scoring with 17 seconds left in the first period. He then assisted on Eric Faille of Monctons game-winning goal 34 seconds into the third. Canada killed off all seven Russian power plays, including one over the final 1:07 of the game. The Canadians were a perfect nine-for-nine on the penalty kill in a 6-0 quarter-final win over Slovakia on Wednesday. Pavel Kopytin, who plays for the KHLs Atlant Moscow Oblast, scored with 1:50 remaining in regulation for Russia. Canadian speedskaters also earned two medals Friday. Guillaume Bastille of Riviere-du-Loup, Que., was third in the mens 1,000-metre. He then combined with Patrick Duffy of Oakville, Ont., Yoan Gauthier of Riviere-du-Loup and Montreals Sebastien Landry to finish second in the 5,000-metre relay. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Five days after leaving a game with a concussion, Broncos receiver Wes Welker was cleared for full practice Friday and listed as probable for Denvers game against New England. "If you had the Definitely will go category, hed probably be on there, too," Broncos interim coach Jack Del Rio said. Welker has passed NFL-mandated tests that have allowed him to gradually work his way bacck into practice with the Broncos.dddddddddddd He was out Wednesday, limited Thursday and full Friday. "First and foremost, we want to make sure weve done the right thing by the player and hes safe to return," Del Rio said. "Obviously, wed like to have our better players available and hes one of them." Broncos tight end Julius Thomas was limited and listed as questionable. cheap jerseys cheap jerseys cheap nfl jerseys Ray Ban Outlet Michael Kors Outlet Michael Kors Sale Cheap Michael Kors ' ' '