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U.S. beats Canada in overtime for under-18 women's gold

The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, January 13, 2015 7:30AM EST Last Updated Tuesday, January 13, 2015 7:32AM EST

United States Captain Jincy Dunne in Buffalo, N.Y.

United States Captain Jincy Dunne at the HarborCenter in Buffalo, N.Y., on Jan. 12, 2015. (AP / The Buffalo News, Harry Scull Jr. )

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jincy Dunne scored twice -- including the overtime winner -- as the United States edged Canada 3-2 on Monday to win the women's under-18 hockey championship.

Dunne's second goal came just 11 seconds into the extra period, to end Canada's run of three-straight world titles as the women's under-18 championship.

Alyssa Gorecki also scored for the U.S., while Kaitlin Burt made 16 saves for the win.

Shae Labbe and Samantha Cogan supplied the offence for Canada, while Marlene Boissonnault stopped 38 shots.

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Jincy Dunne shoots during the International Ice Hockey Federation U18 Gold Medal game in Women's World Championships, on Jan. 12, 2015. (AP / The Buffalo News, Harry Scull Jr.)