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2015 IIHF WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Malmo, Sweden

The U.S. Women’s National Team claimed their second consecutive International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship and fifth in six years with a 7-5 victory over rival Canada in the gold medal game. Team USA led 4-1 going into the second period but Canada made a comeback in the second, tying the game at five. In a hard-fought final frame, Team USA prevailed, notching two goals for the win.

The U.S. went undefeated in the tournament and outscored their opponent 30-6. Leading up to the final game, Team USA defeated Canada, 4-2, Finland, 4-1, and Russia twice, 9-2 and 13-1 respectively.

U.S. Schedule & Results

DATE OPPONENT RESULT/RECAP U.S. PLAYER OF THE GAME
March 28 Canada W, 4-2 Kacey Bellamy
March 29 Finland W, 4-1 Hilary Knight
March 31 Russia W, 9-2 Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson
April 3 Russia (Semifinal) W, 13-1 Brianna Decker
April 4 Canada (Gold Medal Game) W, 7-5 Brianna Decker

Tournament Awards

Most Valuable Player

Hilary Knight Forward

Directorate Award Recipient (U.S. Players)

Hilary Knight Best Forward

Top U.S. Players (As Selected By Coaches)

Kacey Bellamy Defense
Brianna Decker Forward
Hilary Knight Forward

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

Brianna Decker Forward
Hilary Knight Forward
Monique Lamoureux Defense

Tournament News

Training Camp Prepares U.S. Women for World Title Defense

03/21/2016, 3:00pm MDT
By David Dyer - Special to USAHockey.com

The players have a 10-day camp before worlds in British Columbia

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