After an impressive 8-0 shutout in their last game, USA women’s hockey goalie Alex Cavallini continued to shine in their 4-2 victory over the Czech Republic.
Cavallini has only conceded five goals in her six Olympic games in Beijing.
The 30-year-old Cavallini was part of the team that won an Olympic gold medal from Pyeonchang 2018, but she didn’t see a minute of action. Now, finally getting time on the ice, Cavallini is savoring every moment.
"To go through a whole Olympics not playing a minute, but being able to be a great teammate, and this time along, being able to get my first Olympic start is really truly special,” Cavallini said.
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While she’s playing for an Olympic medal, Cavallini has an impressive set of medals from her long career.
After winning a national championship with the Wisconsin Badgers in 2011, she was the first-ever woman drafted in the United States Hockey League. Cavallini has also won five world championships.
