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2021 IIHF Women's World Championship

Calgary, Alberta | August 20-31, 2021

The U.S. Women's National Team claimed a silver medal at the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship, which was held August 20-31, 2021. The WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta, will play host to all 31 games of the championship.

Originally, the tournament was set for Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia from May 6-16, 2021. On April 21, the IIHF and Hockey Canada postponed the tournament due to safety concerns associated with COVID-19. The 2020 championship was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The U.S. has made it to the title game in all 20 of the IIHF Women's World Championships, winning the gold in five of the last six tournaments (2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019). Additionally, the U.S. has captured the top-prize in eight of the last 10 IIHF Women's World Championships. 

U.S. Tournament Schedule

Date Opponent/Round Time (Local/ET)/Result Location Broadcast U.S. Player Of The Game
Wed., Aug. 18 Russia
Pre-Tournament
W, 6-0 WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, Alberta
NHL Network N/A
Fri., Aug. 20 Switzerland
Preliminary
W, 3-0 WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, Alberta
NHL Network Brianna Decker
Sun., Aug. 22 Finland
Preliminary
W, 3-0 WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, Alberta
NHL Network Grace Zumwinkle
Tue., Aug. 24 Russia
Preliminary
W, 6-0 WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, Alberta
NHL Network Hilary Knight
Thurs., Aug. 26 Canada
Preliminary
L, 1-5 WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, Alberta
NHL Network Lee Stecklein
Sat., Aug. 28 Japan
Quarterfinals
W, 10-2 WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, Alberta
NHL Network Hilary Knight
Mon., Aug. 30 Finland
Semifinals
W, 3-0 WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, Alberta
NHL Network Alex Carpenter
Tues., Aug. 31 Canada
Gold Medal Game
OTL, 2-3 WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park
Calgary, Alberta
NHL Network Nicole Hensley

NOTE: Broadcast schedule subject to change

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