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2009 - IIHF Women's World Championship

Vierumaki & Hameenlinna, Finland | April 4-12

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.

2009 Women's World Championship Roster

No. Name Pos Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB S/C Hometown Most Recent Team (League)
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)

Team Staff

Position Name Hometown
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.

USA Hockey, Inc.

Position Name Hometown
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.

2009 Women's World Championship Printable Roster

2009 Results

DATE OPPONENT RESULT/RECAP U.S. PLAYER OF THE GAME
4-Apr Japan W, 8-0 Kelli Stack
6-Apr Russia W, 8-0 Jenny Potter
9-Apr Finland W, 7-0 Natalie Darwitz
10-Apr Canada L, 1-2 Kacey Bellamy
12-Apr Canada (Gold Medal Game) W, 4-1 Caitlin Cahow

Tournament Awards

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

Player
Kacey Bellamy Defense
Julie Chu Forward
Hilary Knight Forward

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

Player
Julie Chu Forward
Natalie Darwitz Forward
Angela Ruggiero Defense
Jessie Vetter Goaltender

Tournament News