Kirwan wins bronze at U18 World Championship

Taylor Kirwan SOUTHWEST BOOSTER FILE PHOTO BY STEVEN MAH

Gull Lake’s Taylor Kirwan and Team Canada won bronze at the Under 18 Women’s Hockey Championship with a 5-1 win over the host Russians Saturday.

Canada outshot the Russians 37-15 and scored three power play goals to avenge a tournament opening loss to the host team. They also killed off all five Russian man-advantages and scored once while shorthanded.