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Canadian women's team relish hockey domination

AP , TURIN, ITALY

The Americans watched the scene from the stands in blue sweat pants and crisp white jerseys. Their victory over Finland, highlighted by Katie King's three goals and Chanda Gunn's perfect goaltending, was an impressive end to a season that began with Cammi Granato's controversial dismissal.

The Olympics only included one misstep against Sweden -- but it's a misstep that will benefit women's hockey for years to come with the excitement and discussion it sparked in a sport that became boring with North America's dominance.

But after singing along to O Canada during the postgame medals ceremony, the Americans and Canadians shook hands and hugged. Sadly, it was their only meeting of the Olympics.

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