Germany is no stranger to the top division of the IIHF Women's World Championship, or even to having success at that level. Back in 2017, the Germans took the World Championship by surprise, advancing past Russia in the quarterfinals by a score of 2-1 and playing in the semifinal round for the first time. They … Continue reading Team Germany head coach Christian Künast implementing a more aggressive style
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Finland National Team Roundtable with Venla Hovi, Emma Nuutinen, and Minttu Tuominen
This week, the 2019 IIHF Women's World Championship will start up in Espoo, Finland. It's the first World Championship being held in Finland since 2009. To give some insider perspective on the tournament, the country of Finland, and Finnish women's hockey, At Even Strength sat down with three members of the Finnish women's national team: … Continue reading Finland National Team Roundtable with Venla Hovi, Emma Nuutinen, and Minttu Tuominen
Chloé Aurard and Team France set to debut in the top division at Women’s Worlds
If you've watched Chloé Aurard take a shift, you've already seen that she knows her way around a hockey rink. She is always hunting down the puck, always looking to dish a pass through a seam, always thinking of what the next play should be. She's got a great feel for the game. So it … Continue reading Chloé Aurard and Team France set to debut in the top division at Women’s Worlds
Women’s World Championships: USA, Canada will play for gold, Japan to stay in top division
As has been the case in every Women's World Championship tournament so far, the United States and Canada will meet again for gold. After semifinal losses, Russia and Finland will battle it out for bronze, and in relegation action, Japan claimed a spot in the top division of the 2016 IIHF Women's World Championships. United … Continue reading Women’s World Championships: USA, Canada will play for gold, Japan to stay in top division
Women’s World Championships: Finland, Russia advance, Japan claims overtime win
On Wednesday, Finland defeated Switzerland and Russia defeated Sweden and moved on to the semifinals, where the United States and Canada await. In relegation round action, Japan took a 1-0 lead over Germany in the three-game series. Quarterfinal #1: Finland 3, Switzerland 0 It was a fairly convincing win for the Finns, who outshot Switzerland … Continue reading Women’s World Championships: Finland, Russia advance, Japan claims overtime win
Women’s World Championships, Day Three: USA, Canada earn byes, quarterfinal match-ups set
With round-robin play now complete, the teams that have made it through to the playoff rounds are now set, as is the match-up in the relegation round. Of note, the United States clinched first in Group A, and Sweden and Switzerland move on out of Group B. But first, a recap of the final preliminary … Continue reading Women’s World Championships, Day Three: USA, Canada earn byes, quarterfinal match-ups set
Women’s World Championship, Day One: Japan upsets Sweden, USA takes down Canada
Japan, Switzerland, the United States, and Finland all picked up wins on the first day of action at the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship. Japan 4, Sweden 3 (SO) Japan earned perhaps its biggest result ever, forcing the Swedes to a shootout and taking the extra point there. Japan and Sweden met in the opening … Continue reading Women’s World Championship, Day One: Japan upsets Sweden, USA takes down Canada
Guide to the 2015 Women’s World Championships
The top division of the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championships begins play tomorrow, March 28, in Malmo, Sweden. The tournament will conclude with bronze and gold medal games a week after, on April 4. If you're looking for some quick info to fill you in on the World Championships and how it works, we've got … Continue reading Guide to the 2015 Women’s World Championships
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