The 2015 U.S. Women's National Under-18 Team racked up three preliminary-round wins against Canada (2-1 SO), Czech Republic (3-0) and Russia (7-1) to finish atop Group A and earn a quarterfinal bye. In the semifinal, the U.S. defeated the Czechs 5-0 to secure a match up with rival Canada in the gold-medal game. The U.S. topped Canada, 3-2, in an exciting overtime victory to claim the gold medal, becoming the first team to do so on home soil. The United States finished the tournament 3-2-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L), outscoring opponents 20-4.
DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/RECAP | U.S. PLAYER OF THE GAME |
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Mon., Jan. 5 | Canada | W, 2-1 SO | Jincy Dunne |
Tues., Jan. 6 | Czech Republic | W, 3-0 | Caitrin Lonergan |
Thurs., Jan. 8 | Russia | W, 7-1 | Melissa Samoskevich |
Sun., Jan. 11 | Czech Republic (Semifinals) | W, 5-0 | Rebecca Gilmore |
Mon., Jan. 12 | Canada (Gold-Medal Game) | W, 3-2 OT | Jincy Dunne |
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Jincy Dunne | Best Defenseman |
Kaitlin Burt | Goaltender |
Jincy Dunne | Defenseman |
Melissa Samoskevich | Forward |
Jincy Dunne | Defenseman |
Melissa Samoskevich | Forward |