How the American media reacted:
CBS:, external “The women of Team USA will have a great shot at Olympic redemption when they take the ice for the final time in Pyeongchang.”
Chicago Tribune:, external “The United States will play for the gold medal that has eluded them for nearly two decades.”
What they said in Canada:
Sporting News: , external“Was there ever a doubt that Canada and the United States would meet in the women’s hockey gold-medal game in Pyeongchang?”
CTV News:, external “Canada’s women’s hockey team will play for Olympic gold again – only the US women’s basketball team has a longer streak of consecutive Olympic gold medals at six.”
Globe and Mail:, external “It never gets old. Even though this match-up could have been predicted months ago, the rebooting of one of the game’s most electrifying rivalries means it’s likely worth the wait.”