O'Reilly praises Switzerland's World Cup hosting

Ryan O'Reilly targets gold with Canada at Swiss-hosted World Cup. The Canadian forward, Stanley Cup winner and world champion, spoke ahead of the tournament. Switzerland is hosting the event for the first time. O'Reilly highlighted Canada's preparation under head coach Troy Ryan. The Canadian squad includes forwards like Sarah Fillier and Brianne Jenner. Defenders Ella Shelly and Jocelyne Larocque are also key players. Switzerland defeated Canada 3-2 in the tournament opener. Goals from Alina Müller and Lara Stalder secured the win for Switzerland. Canada's goal came from Sarah Fillier. Canada faces Czechia in their next match on May 8. The Czech team includes forward Tereza Vaníčková. Czechia lost 4-0 to Finland in their opening game. O'Reilly emphasized the importance of adapting to Swiss conditions. He noted the team's focus on improving every game. Canada aims to rebound after their opening loss. The tournament runs until May 19 in Swiss cities including Zürich and Winterthur.