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2005 IIHF WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Linkoping, Sweden

The U.S. Womens National Team won its first-ever gold medal at the 2005 IIHF Womens World Championship in Linkoping, Sweden, after defeating Canada, 1-0, in the final game of the tournament.

Results

DATE OPPONENT RESULT/RECAP U.S. PLAYER OF THE GAMES
3-Apr China W, 8-2 Krissy Wendell
5-Apr Germany W, 7-0 Julie Chu
6-Apr Finland W, 8-1 Angela Ruggiero
8-Apr Sweden (Semifinals) W, 4-1 Krissy Wendell
9-Apr Canada (Gold Medal Game) OTW, 1-0 Julie Chu

Tournament Awards

Directorate Award Recipients (U.S. Players)

Chanda Gunn Goaltender
Angela Ruggiero Defense

Media All-Star Team (U.S. Players)

Angela Ruggiero Defense
Krissy Wendell Forward

Tournament News