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