USA WINS GOLD MEDAL AT 2008 IIHF WORLD WOMEN’S UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIP

A quick start by the USA was too much for Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team to overcome, and the Americans were crowned the first-ever IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship gold medalists after a 5-2 win on Saturday night in front of a capacity crowd at Father David Bauer Arena.
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CZECH REPUBLIC WINS BRONZE

The first Under-18 women’s hockey team to emerge from the Czech Republic is the third best team in the world after topping Sweden 4-2 in the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship bronze medal game on Saturday night. » summary 

SAT, JANUARY 12, 2008 | Photos
Switzerland 4 – Russia 1
Germany 4 – Finland  1

FRI, JANUARY 11, 2008 | Photos

Germany 2 – Russia 1
SEMI - USA 8 – Czech Republic 0 Switzerland 2 – Finland 7
SEMI - Canada 7 – Sweden 1

WED, JANUARY 9, 2008 | Photos

Russia 2 - Switzerland 6
USA 6 - Sweden 2
Czech Republic 3 - Germany 2
Canada 17 - Finland 0

TUES, JANUARY 8, 2008 | Photos

• Sweden 14  - Russia 0
• Switzerland 0  - USA 11
• Finland 3 - Czech Republic 5
• Germany 1 - Canada 10

MON, JANUARY 7, 2008 | Photos

• Sweden 4 - Switzerland 1
• USA 11 - Russia 0
• Finland 2 - Germany 4
• Canada 11 - Czech Republic 2

CANADA AND USA TO MEET FOR GOLD MEDAL AT 2008 IIHF WORLD WOMEN’S UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIP

CALGARY, AB – Canada and the USA will meet for the gold medal at the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship on Saturday night after both were victorious in their Friday semi-finals – Canada beat Sweden 7-1 while the USA topped the Czech Republic 8-0. » more

ANOTHER KESSEL MAKES AN INTERNATIONAL SPLASH

When you hear about the name Kessel stitched on the back of a hockey jersey, Boston Bruins center Phil Kessel is probably the first who comes to mind, but the hockey world needs to make room for another Kessel – 16-year-old Amanda. » more

SLOVAKIA WINS U18 WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS CUP

VELDEN, Austria – Just because they didn’t qualify for the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship doesn’t mean there wasn’t something to play for for the four nations who gathered for the 2007 Christmas Cup. » more

FROM THE GRASSROOTS
GROWING THE WOMEN’S GAME

The main difference is in the numbers.
The Finland Ice Hockey Association believes it is taking the necessary steps to compete with the best of the best in female hockey. And that begins with grassroots hockey. » more

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Today’s ‘Quick Six’ Participants:
Delayne Brian
Tara Watchorn
Marie-Philip Poulin
Natalie Spooner

SWEDEN 8 - GERMANY 2
PRE-TOURNAMENT

Klara Myrén scored four times and added two assists as Sweden used a six-goal second period to blow open a tight game and cruise to an 8-2 win over Germany on Saturday night. » summary

CANADA 15 - SWITZERLAND 0
PRE-TOURNAMENT

Sixteen of Canada’s eighteen skaters registered at least one point as Canada dominated from start to finish in a 15-0 win over Switzerland in a pre-tournament contest on Saturday night. » summary

A NEW CHAPTER

WOMEN’S HOCKEY CONTINUES TO GROW WITH THE INAUGURAL IIHF WORLD
WOMEN’S UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIP

On March 19, 1990, Canada played host to a milestone in the history of women’s hockey, as the IIHF World Women’s Championship kicked off in Ottawa; the first official world championship for women’s hockey. » more

TEN GAMES FROM 2008 IIHF WORLD WOMEN’S UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIP, INCLUDING GOLD MEDAL GAME, TO BE WEBCAST LIVE ON TELUS.COM AND HOCKEYCANADA.CA

Games at the upcoming 2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship in Calgary, including six round-robin games, two semi-finals, the bronze medal game and the gold medal game, will be available live via webcast - www.telus.com/hockeycanada . » more

ONTARIO NINE LEAD UNDER-18S INTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

As Natalie Spooner looks around the Team Canada dressing room, she sees a lot of familiar faces. » more

FINLAND DROPS 2008 IIHF WORLD WOMEN’S UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIP PRE-TOURNAMENT OPENER

The puck dropped on the pre-tournament schedule ahead of the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship on Thursday night in Okotoks, and Finland came out ready to play. » more

PRE-TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 IIHF WORLD WOMEN’S UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIP

CALGARY – Hockey Canada announced on Friday a pre-tournament game schedule, consisting of three games, leading up to the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship, which will be held at the Father David Bauer Olympic Arena and Norma Bush Arena in Calgary from January 7th to 12th. » more

CANADA’S BEST TO TAKE THE ICE IN CALGARY AT WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPIONS

Canada’s roster for the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship is set after Hockey Canada announced on Friday the 20 players who will wear the red and white in Calgary, AB from January 7th to 12th. » more

Roster | Schedule | Tickets

Ticket Sales Information – IIHF World Women’s Under 18 Championship
January 7-12, 2008
Calgary, Alberta » more

CALGARY TO HOST INAUGURAL IIHF WORLD WOMEN’S UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIP   » more