Natalie Spooner scored twice and added an assist as Canada cruised to a 7-0 victory over Germany in the Women's World Hockey Championship quarterfinals on Saturday night in Calgary.

Melodie Daoust tallied one marker and two helpers, while team captain Marie-Philip Poulin provided a goal and an assist during her return from injury. Sarah Fillier and Ashton Bell matched Poulin's production in the contest. Brianne Jenner scored the other goal.

Canada outshot Germany 52-3.

The Canadian squad's semifinal opponent will be determined following the quarterfinal matchup between Finland and the Czech Republic on Saturday night. The United States and Switzerland also moved on to the semis with victories earlier Saturday.

Canada kept rolling Saturday after going 4-0 in the preliminary round. The hosts dispatched the U.S. 5-1 on Thursday for their first victory over the Americans during the tournament since 2013. The Canadians also snapped their archrivals' 29-game win streak at the event.

The semifinals are scheduled for Monday.

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