Czech women’s ice hockey team beat Austria 4-1 in World Championship opener

The Czech women's ice hockey team began their World Championship campaign in Denmark with a 4-1 victory over newcomers Austria. Kateřina Mrázová scored twice and added an assist, while Natálie Mlýnková contributed a goal and an assist.

Austria took an early lead, but the Czechs equalised before the first intermission and gradually took control of the game. Mrázová scored twice in the third period to seal the win. The Czechs face Switzerland in their next Group A match on Sunday.