The U.S. Women’s National Team claimed its third consecutive International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship and sixth in seven years with an exciting 1-0 overtime victory over rival Canada in the gold medal game. The contest was highlighted with intense action that included several scoring chances and stellar goaltending. The U.S., which had a 34-32 shots-on-goal advantage, killed off all six of Canada's power plays in a closely contested match-up that was a terrific showcase for women's hockey.
Leading up to the final game, Team USA defeated Canada, 3-1, Finland, 2-1, and Russia twice, 8-0 in the preliminary round and 9-0 in the semifinal round.