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2004 - IIHF Women's World Championship

Halifax, Nova Scotia | March 30-April 6

The 2004 U.S. Women's National Team (4-1-0) fell to Canada, 2-0, in the gold-medal game at the 2004 IIHF Women's World Championship. Team USA has now captured the silver medal in all eight tournaments that have been held, having faced Canada each time in the finals.

2004 Women's World Championship Roster

No. Name Pos Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB S/C Hometown Most Recent Team (League)
3 Molly Engstrom D 5-9 (175) 170 (77) 3/1/1983 R Siren, Wis. Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA)
4 Angela Ruggiero D 5-9 (175) 190 (86) 1/3/1980 R Harper Woods, Mich. Harvard Univ. (ECAC)
6 Julianne Vasichek D 5-10 (178) 175 (79) 2/9/1983 L Great Falls, Mont. Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA)
7 Kelly Stephens F 5-6 (168) 140 (64) 6/4/1983 R Seattle, Wash. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA)
8 Kerry Weiland D 5-4 (162) 135 (61) 10/18/1980 L Palmer, Alaska U.S. Women's Select Team
9 Andrea Kilbourne F 5-6 (168) 175 (79) 4/19/1980 R Saranac Lake, N.Y. Princeton Univ. (ECAC)
10 Kim Insalaco D 5-6 (168) 145 (65) 11/4/1980 L Rochester, N.Y. Oakville Ice (NWHL)
12 Jenny Potter F 5-4 (162) 145 (65) 1/12/1979 L Eagan, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA)
13 Julie Chu F 5-8 (172) 155 (70) 3/13/1982 R Fairfield, Conn. Harvard Univ. (ECAC)
15 Shelley Looney F 5-5 (165) 140 (64) 1/21/1972 R Brownstown Township, Mich. Vancouver Griffins (NWHL)
17 Krissy Wendell F 5-6 (168) 155 (70) 9/12/1981 L Brooklyn Park, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA)
18 Kathleen Kauth F 5-8 (172) 150 (68) 3/28/1979 L Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Brampton Thunder (NWHL)
19 Kristin King F 5-4 (162) 135 (61) 7/21/1979 R Piqua, Ohio Oakville Ice (NWHL)
20 Katie King F 5-9 (175) 170 (77) 5/24/1975 L Salem, N.H. U.S. Women's Select Team
21 Cammi Granato F 5-7 (170) 140 (64) 3/25/1971 R Downers Grove, Ill. Vancouver Griffins (NWHL)
22 Natalie Darwitz F 5-2 (157) 130 (59) 10/13/1983 R Eagan, Minn. Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA)
25 Tricia Dunn F 5-8 (172) 150 (68) 4/25/1974 L Derry, N.H. U.S. Women's Select Team
26 Kelli Halcisak D 5-8 (172) 145 (65) 1/26/1982 R Grosse Ile, Mich. Providence College (HEA)
30 Chanda Gunn G 5-7 (170) 138 (62) 1/27/1980 L Huntington Beach, Calif. Northeastern Univ. (HEA)
31 Pam Dreyer G 5-5 (165) 155 (70) 8/9/1981 L Eagle River, Alaska U.S. Women's Select Team

Team Staff

Position Name Hometown
Head Coach Ben Smith Gloucester, Mass.
Assistant Coach Alana Blahoski St. Paul, Minn.
Assistant Coach Tim Gerrish Saranac Lake, N.Y.
Assistant Coach Mike Gilligan Burlington, Vt.
Physician Dr. Brad Stephens Lake Placid, N.Y.
Athletic Trainer Betsy Nadler Lake Placid, N.Y.
Massage Therapist Sara Delano Colorado Springs, Colo.
Equipment Manager Dave Randolph Denver, Colo.
Team Leader Gavin Regan Potsdam, N.Y.
General Manager Art Berglund Colorado Springs, Colo.

USA Hockey, Inc.

Position Name Hometown
President Ron DeGregorio Salem, N.H.
Executive Director Doug Palazzari Colorado Springs, Colo.
Vice President, Intl. Council Chairman Tony Rossi Chicago, Ill.
Sr. Director, Intl. Administration Art Berglund Colorado Springs, Colo.
Sr. Director, Hockey Operations Jim Johannson Colorado Springs, Colo.
Director, Media & Public Relations Chuck Menke Colorado Springs, Colo.

2004 Women's World Championship Printable Roster

2004 Results

DATE OPPONENT RESULT/RECAP U.S. PLAYER OF THE GAMES
30-Mar Switzerland W, 9-1 Jenny Potter
1-Apr Russia W, 8-0 Krissy Wendell
3-Apr Canada W, 3-1 Pam Dreyer
5-Apr Sweden W, 9-2 Jenny Potter
6-Apr Canada (Gold Medal Game) L, 0-2 Angela Ruggiero

Tournament Awards

Directorate Award Recipients (U.S. Players)

Player
Angela Ruggiero Defense

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

Player
Natalie Darwitz Forward
Pam Dreyer Goaltender
Angela Ruggiero Defense