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A tough start for Shaunavon's Hayley Wickenheiser and Team Canada at the World Women's Championship in Vermont.

They got down 5-0 in the first period and lost 9-2 in the opening game o of the preliminary round.

It was Canada's worst loss in tournament history.

Wickheniser had an assist on one of Canada's two goals.

They have a chance to rebound today against Finland.

The US have won each of the last three World Championships.

Click here for the summary from Hockey Canada's website