The U.S. Women's National Team made history by successfully defending its world title with a 4-1 victory over Canada at the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championship at the Patria Arena. The United States completed the tournament with a 4-0-0-1 record and now holds the No. 1 world ranking for the first time since the system was introduced in 2004.
No. | Name | Pos | Height (CM) | Weight (KG) | DOB | S/C | Hometown | Most Recent Team (League) |
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1 | Molly Schaus | G | 5-8 (172) | 148 (67) | 7/29/1988 | L | Natick, Mass. | Boston College (HEA) |
2 | Erika Lawler | F | 5-0 (152) | 130 (59) | 2/5/1987 | R | Fitchburg, Mass. | Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) |
4 | Angela Ruggiero | D | 5-9 (175) | 192 (87) | 1/3/1980 | R | Harper Woods, Mich. | U.S. Women's Select Team/Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL) |
5 | Karen Thatcher | F | 5-8 (172) | 164 (74) | 2/29/1984 | L | Blaine, Wash. | U.S. Women's Select Team/Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL) |
6 | Helen Resor | D | 5-9 (175) | 142 (64) | 10/18/1985 | L | Greenwich, Conn. | Yale Univ. (ECAC) |
8 | Caitlin Cahow | D | 5-4 (162) | 156 (71) | 5/20/1985 | L | Branford, Conn. | U.S. Women's Select Team/Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL) |
9 | Molly Engstrom | D | 5-9 (175) | 178 (81) | 3/1/1983 | R | Siren, Wis. | U.S. Women's Select Team/Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL) |
10 | Meghan Duggan | F | 5-9 (175) | 164 (74) | 9/3/1987 | R | Danvers, Mass. | Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) |
11 | Lisa Chesson | D | 5-6 (168) | 152 (57) | 8/18/1986 | L | Plainfield, Ill. | U.S. Women's Select Team/Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL) |
12 | Jenny Potter | F | 5-4 (162) | 145 (65) | 1/12/1979 | L | Edina, Minn. | U.S. Women's Select Team/Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL) |
13 | Julie Chu | F | 5-8 (172) | 147 (67) | 3/13/1982 | R | Fairfield, Conn. | U.S. Women's Select Team/Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL) |
16 | Kelli Stack | F | 5-5 (165) | 130 (59) | 1/13/1988 | R | Brooklyn Heights, Ohio | Boston College (HEA) |
17 | Jocelyne Lamoureux | F | 5-6 (168) | 154 (69) | 7/3/1989 | R | Grand Forks, N.D. | Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) |
19 | Gigi Marvin | F | 5-8 (172) | 166 (75) | 3/7/1987 | R | Warroad, Minn. | Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) |
20 | Natalie Darwitz | F | 5-3 (160) | 137 (62) | 10/13/1983 | R | Eagan, Minn. | U.S. Women's Select Team |
21 | Hilary Knight | F | 5-10 (178) | 172 (78) | 7/12/1989 | R | Hanover, N.H. | Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) |
22 | Kacey Bellamy | D | 5-8 (172) | 143 (64) | 4/22/1987 | L | Westfield, Mass. | Univ. of New Hampshire (HEA) |
23 | Kerry Weiland | D | 5-4 (162) | 142 (64) | 10/18/1980 | L | Palmer, Alaska | U.S. Women's Select Team |
27 | Monique Lamoureux | F | 5-6 (168) | 156 (71) | 7/3/1989 | R | Grand Forks, N.D. | Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) |
29 | Megan Van Beusekom | G | 5-8 (172) | 170 (77) | 12/14/1981 | L | Loretto, Minn. | U.S. Women's Select Team/Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL) |
31 | Jessie Vetter | G | 5-8 (172) | 169 (76) | 12/19/1985 | L | Cottage Grove, Wis. | Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) |
Position | Name | Hometown |
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Head Coach | Mark Johnson | Madison, Wis. |
Assistant Coach | Dave Flint | Manchester, N.H. |
Assistant Coach | Jodi McKenna | Middletown, Conn. |
Strength & Conditioning Coach | Teena Murray | Louisville, Ky. |
Physician | Joan Eicker | Richmond, Vt. |
Athletic Trainer | Jill Radzinski | Davis, Calif. |
ART Therapist | Jill Kolivoski | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
Sports Psychologist | Cornelia Holden | New Haven, Conn. |
Equipment Manager | Jim Jeans | Columbus, Ohio |
Video Coordinator | Emily McKissock | Burlington, Vt. |
Media Relations | Christy Jeffries | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
Position | Name | Hometown |
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President | Ron DeGregorio | Salem, N.H. |
Executive Director | Dave Ogrean | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
Chairman of the Board | Walter L. Bush, Jr. | Edina, Minn. |
Vice President, Intl. Council Chair | Tony Rossi | Chicago, Ill. |
Asst. Executive Director, Hockey Operations | Jim Johannson | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
Director, Women's Hockey Operations | Michele Amidon | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
Director, Media & Public Relations | Dave Fischer | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
National Team Advisor | Ben Smith | Gloucester, Mass. |
Player | |
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Kacey Bellamy | Defense |
Julie Chu | Forward |
Hilary Knight | Forward |
Player | |
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Julie Chu | Forward |
Natalie Darwitz | Forward |
Angela Ruggiero | Defense |
Jessie Vetter | Goaltender |