Germany's Women's World Hockey Championship campaign got off to a winning start as they edged out a narrow victory over Slovakia, securing their first win in the tournament. Forward Franziska Busch scored the game-winning goal, while Ann-Renée Sauerwein made 25 saves to secure the win. The victory marks a crucial turning point for Germany, who had struggled in their previous games, and sets them up for a crucial showdown with the top-ranked teams in the competition. As the tournament heats up, Germany will look to build on this momentum and make a deeper run in the championship.

WORLDS: Samanski & Germany earn first win, Nurse assists in Canada's victory over Slovenia  NHL.com