PHOTOS: USA Women’s ice hockey team defeats Finland in Preliminary Round at Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

Finland's Susanna Tapani (77) celebrates her goal with teammate Minttu Tuominen during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__2AO2559 )

U.S.A. player Kacey Bellamy prepares to pass to teammate Monique Lamoureaux during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6231 )

Cheerleaders hype the crowd during the third period of the United States' 3-1 women's hockey win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__2AO2586 )

U.S.A. goalie Jessie Vetter takes a breather during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6265 )

U.S.A. player Lyndsey Fry (18) battles Finland's Karoliina Rantamaki for the puck during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6328 )

The United States plays Finland in front of 4,000-plus spectators during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6204 )

SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 08: A fan watches the action during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__4AO0092 )

Finland's Noora Raty takes a breather during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6197 )

U.S.A. player Lyndsey Fry looks at the ref as she makes a call during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6297 )

U.S.A. hockey players Meghan Duggan (10) and Megan Bozek (9) joke before the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__2AO2492 )

Lyndsey Fry (18) celebrates with teammates after the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6416 )

U.S.A. goalie Jessie Vetter takes a breather during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6313 )

U.S.A. forward Monique Lamoureaux controls the puck as she takes Finland goalie Noora Raty one on one during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6191 )

U.S.A. goalie Jessie Vetter takes a breather during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__1AO6288 )

Finland's Susanna Tapani (77) celebrates her goal with teammate Minttu Tuominen during the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__2AO2561 )

U.S.A. women's hockey player Lyndsey Fry (18) walks off the ice with teammates after the conclusion of the second period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__2AO2465 )

A worker clears the ice during a break before the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__2AO2470 )

U.S.A. hockey players Jocelyne Lamoureaux (17), Lyndsey Fry (18) and Gigi Marvin (19) prepare to take the ice before the third period of the United States' 3-1 win against Finland. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 8, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP09OLYHKW__2AO2509 )