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Kelowna hockey player helps Canada reach U18 women91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s world championship semis

Gracie Graham has two points in three games at the tournament through three games
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Gracie Graham (right) has two points in three games as Canada is undefeated at the U18 women91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s world championships in Sweden. (@HockeyCanada/Twitter)

The Canadian U18 women91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s hockey team is off to the semifinals of the World Championships, thanks in part to a Kelowna resident.

Defenceman Gracie Graham has two points (one goal, one assist) at the tournament in Sweden, helping lead Canada to an undefeated preliminary round. Her two points came in the tournament opening game against Finland.

In the three preliminary games, Canada beat Finland 8-0, Sweden 4-2, and the United States 3-1.

Graham, who is Kelowna Rocket Max Graham91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s sister, plays for Kelowna91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Rink Hockey Academy (RHA) in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL).

The team is off until Saturday when they play in the tournament91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s semifinal. Their opponent and puck drop is still to be announced.

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Jordy Cunningham

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree
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