VANTAA, Finland – With a spot in the gold medal game on the line, the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team will meet Sweden in the semifinals of the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship on Saturday (Jan. 11).  

Puck drop is set for 3 p.m. EET (8 a.m. ET) and can be viewed on NHL Network.  

TODAY’S MATCHUP 

Today’s is Team USA's semifinal game against Sweden at the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship. It marks the 17th all-time semifinals appearance for the U.S. at this tournament. 

ALL-TIME VS. SWEDEN 

The U.S. holds a 16-1-0-1 advantage all time over Sweden at the Under-18 Women's World Championship. The U.S. has outscored the Swedes 96-16 in those 18 meetings.  

LAST TIME AGAINST SWEDEN 

The U.S. last saw Sweden six days ago on Jan. 5. Morgan Stickney posted a 21-save shutout as Team USA blanked Sweden, 3-0. 

IN THE SEMIFINALS 

The U.S. holds a 15-1 record in semifinal games at this tournament, with the lone loss coming against Sweden in 2023. All time, the U.S. holds a 3-1 advantage over Sweden in semifinal meetings.  

GOALIE ASSIST 

Goaltender Morgan Stickney recorded an assist on Bella Fanale's shorthanded goal late in the third period of the U.S.' victory over Slovakia. It marked the first time in tournament history that a goaltender recorded a point on a goal.  

FASTEST GOAL EVER 

Haley Box's goal nine seconds into Team USA's 9-1 quarterfinal victory over Slovakia marked the fasted goal in IIHF tournament history from the start of the game. The previous record was 10 seconds held by Adela Sapovalivova of Czechia during a Jan. 14, 2023, game against Slovakia.