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2008 - IIHF Women's World Championship

Harbin, China | April 4-12

Team USA beat Canada 4-3 to win the 2008 IIHF World Women's Championship in Harbin, China.

2008 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) 188 (85) 1/3/1980 R Harper Woods, Mich. Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL)
5 Karen Thatcher F 5-8 (172) 164 (74) 2/29/1984 L Douglas, Mass. Vaughan Flames (CWHL)
8 Caitlin Cahow D 5-4 (162) 155 (70) 5/20/1985 L Branford, Conn. Harvard Univ. (ECAC)
9 Molly Engstrom D 5-9 (175) 174 (78) 3/1/1983 R Siren, Wis. Brampton Thunder (CWHL)
10 Meghan Duggan F 5-9 (175) 164 (74) 9/3/1987 R Danvers, Mass. Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA)
12 Jenny Potter F 5-4 (162) 140 (64) 1/12/1979 L Edina, Minn. Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL)
13 Julie Chu D 5-8 (172) 145 (65) 3/13/1982 R Fairfield, Conn. Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL)
14 Jessica Koizumi F 5-4 (162) 144 (64) 4/15/1985 L Simi Valley, Calif. Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL)
15 Kelli Stack F 5-5 (165) 130 (59) 1/13/1988 R Brooklyn Heights, Ohio Boston College (HEA)
16 Sam Faber F 5-4 (162) 131 (59) 5/8/1987 R Mt. Sinai, N.Y. Univ. of New Hampshire (HEA)
18 Gigi Marvin F 5-8 (172) 165 (75) 3/7/1987 R Warroad, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA)
20 Natalie Darwitz F 5-3 (160) 138 (63) 10/13/1983 R Eagan, Minn. Minnesota Whitecaps (WWHL)
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) 140 (64) 10/18/1980 L Palmer, Alaska Vaughan Flames (CWHL)
26 Rachael Drazan D 5-6 (168) 150 (68) 1/11/1986 L Orono, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA)
27 Sarah Parsons F 5-8 (172) 144 (64) 7/27/1987 R Dover, Mass. Dartmouth College (ECAC)
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 Jackie Barto Lewis Center, Ohio
Assistant Coach Paul Flanagan Canton, N.Y.
Assistant Coach Kevin Houle Morrisonville, N.Y.
Goaltending Coach Dave Flint Merrimack, N.H.
Strength & Conditioning Coach Teena Murray Louisville, Ky.
Physician Dr. Cathy O'Connor Sanford, Maine
Athletic Trainer Jill Raszinski Davis, Calif.
ART Therapist Kevin Rindal Mount Vernon, Wash.
Sports Psychologist Cornelia Holden New Haven, Conn.
Equipment Manager Jim Jeans Columbus, Ohio
Video Coordinator Justin Barto Columbus, Ohio
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.

2008 Women's World Championship Printable Roster

Roster

2008 Results

DATE OPPONENT RESULT/RECAP U.S. PLAYER OF THE GAME
4-Apr Germany W, 8-1 Jenny Porter
6-Apr Switzerland W, 7-1 Caitlin Cahow
8-Apr Finland OTL, 0-1 Natalie Darwitz
10-Apr Canada W, 4-2 Natalie Darwitz
12-Apr Canada (Gold Medal Game) W, 4-3 Natalie Darwitz

Tournament Awards

Directorate Award Recipients (U.S. Players)

Player
Natalie Darwitz Forward
Angela Ruggiero Defense

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

Player
Caitlin Cahow Defense
Natalie Darwitz Forward
Jenny Potter Forward

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

Player
Julie Chu Forward
Natalie Darwitz Forward

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