Agosta scores second hat-trick as Canada smash Sweden

From Sportsbeat Staff, in Vancouver

MEGHAN Agosta struck her second hat-trick of the competition as Canada hit double figures for the third consecutive group match at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

TOO EASY: Canada stroll past Sweden and hit double figures for the third consecutive game at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver (Getty Images)

The hosts and defending champions were in complete control against Sweden and, despite failing to complete a shutout for the second consecutive game, finished 13-1 victors.

Agosta's hat-trick takes her to eight for the competition as Canada easily top Group A with a farcical goal difference of 39.

With the USA showing equal dominance in Group B, the competition seems to be a straight contest between the two North American sides.

Cherie Piper and Gillian Apps both scored doubles for Canada with Haley Irwin, Hayley Wickenheiser, Jayna Hefford, Marie-Philip Poulin, Sarah Vaillancourt and Tessa Bonhomme notching the others.

With three players sent to the bin in the final third, the hosts were less dominant and allowed Katarina Timglas in for a power play consolation.

AS IT HAPPENS: Day six of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver