United States women's national ice hockey team

The United States women's national ice hockey team is controlled by USA Hockey. The U.S. has been one of the most successful women's ice hockey teams in international play, having medaled in every major tournament.

United States
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Team USA
AssociationUSA Hockey
Head coachJohn Wroblewski
AssistantsShari Dickerman
Brent Hill
Josh Sciba
CaptainHilary Knight
Most gamesAngela Ruggiero (256)
Top scorerCammi Granato (186)
Most pointsCammi Granato (343)
Team colors     
IIHF codeUSA
Ranking
Current IIHF2 Steady (August 28, 2023)[1]
Highest IIHF1 (first in 2009)
Lowest IIHF2 (first in 2003)
First international
Canada  2–1  United States
(North York or Mississauga, Canada; April 21, 1987)
Biggest win
United States  20–0  Netherlands
(North York or Mississauga, Canada; April 23, 1987)
Biggest defeat
Canada  8–0  United States
(Tampere, Finland; April 26, 1992)
Olympics
Appearances7 (first in 1998)
Medals Gold: (1998, 2018)
Silver: (2002, 2010, 2014, 2022)
Bronze: (2006)
IIHF Women's World Championship
Appearances23 (first in 1990)
Best result Gold: (2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2023)
International record (W–L–T)
315–109–3
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1998 Nagano Team
Gold medal – first place 2018 Pyeongchang Team
Silver medal – second place 2002 Salt Lake City Team
Silver medal – second place 2010 Vancouver Team
Silver medal – second place 2014 Sochi Team
Silver medal – second place 2022 Beijing Team
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Turin Team
Women's World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2005 Sweden
Gold medal – first place 2008 China
Gold medal – first place 2009 Finland
Gold medal – first place 2011 Switzerland
Gold medal – first place 2013 Canada
Gold medal – first place 2015 Sweden
Gold medal – first place 2016 Canada
Gold medal – first place 2017 United States
Gold medal – first place 2019 Finland
Gold medal – first place 2023 Canada
Silver medal – second place 1990 Canada
Silver medal – second place 1992 Finland
Silver medal – second place 1994 United States
Silver medal – second place 1997 Canada
Silver medal – second place 1999 Finland
Silver medal – second place 2000 Canada
Silver medal – second place 2001 United States
Silver medal – second place 2004 Canada
Silver medal – second place 2007 Canada
Silver medal – second place 2012 United States
Silver medal – second place 2021 Canada
Silver medal – second place 2022 Denmark
Silver medal – second place 2024 United States

In 1998, the women's Olympic hockey team was named the USOC Team of the Year. In April 2015, the women's national ice hockey team was named the USOC Team of the Month.[2]

Tournament record

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Olympic Games

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Year[3] Result Position[4] GP W L T GF GA Coach Captain
  1998 Nagano Gold medal   6 6 0 0 36 8 Ben Smith Cammi Granato
  2002 Salt Lake City Silver medal   5 4 1 0 33 4 Ben Smith Cammi Granato
  2006 Turin Bronze medal   5 4 1 0 24 6 Ben Smith Krissy Wendell-Pohl
  2010 Vancouver Silver medal   5 4 1 40 4 Mark Johnson Natalie Darwitz
  2014 Sochi Silver medal   5 3 2 22 8 Katey Stone Meghan Duggan
  2018 Pyeongchang Gold medal   5 4 1 17 5 Robb Stauber Meghan Duggan
  2022 Beijing Silver medal   7 5 2 30 11 Joel Johnson Kendall Coyne Schofield
  2026 Milan To be determined
Total 2 Titles 7/8 38 30 8 0 202 46

IIHF Women's World Championship

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Year Result Position GP W OTW OTL L GF GA
  1990[5] Runner-up   5 4 0 0 1 50 15
  1992 Runner-up   5 4 0 0 1 37 16
  1994 Runner-up   5 4 0 0 1 41 10
  1997 Runner-up   5[6] 3 0 0 1 29 7
  1998 Not held during 1998 Winter Olympics
  1999 Runner-up   5 4 0 0 1 31 6
  2000 Runner-up   5 4 0 1 0 44 8
  2001 Runner-up   5 4 0 0 1 43 4
  2002 Not held during 2002 Winter Olympics
  2003 Cancelled due to SARS outbreak in China
  2004 Runner-up   5 4 0 0 1 29 6
  2005 Champions   5 4 1 0 0 28 4
  2006 Not held during 2006 Winter Olympics
  2007 Runner-up   5 3 0 1 1 27 11
  2008 Champions   5 4 0 1 0 23 8
  2009 Champions   5 4 0 0 1 28 3
  2010 Not held during 2010 Winter Olympics
  2011 Champions   5 4 1 0 0 35 5
  2012 Runner-up   5 4 0 1 0 43 7
  2013 Champions   5 4 0 1 0 17 7
  2014 Not held at top level during 2014 Winter Olympics
  2015 Champions   5 5 0 0 0 37 11
  2016 Champions   5 4 1 0 0 23 2
  2017 Champions   5 4 1 0 0 28 5
  2018 Not held at top level during 2018 Winter Olympics
  2019 Champions   7 6 1 0 0 41 5
  2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic[7]
  2021 Runner-up   7 5 0 1 1 28 10
  2022 Runner-up   7 6 0 0 1 53 7
  2023 Champions   7 6 0 1 0 43 12
  2024 Runner-up   7 5 1 1 0 36 9
  2025 To be determined
Total 10 Titles 23/28 125[6] 99 6 8 11 794 178

3/4 Nations Cup

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Pacific Rim Championship

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Team

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Current roster

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Roster for the November 2024 Rivalry Series.[9]

Head coach: John Wroblewski

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team
3 D Cayla Barnes 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1999-01-07) January 7, 1999 (age 25)   Montreal Victoire
4 D Caroline Harvey 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 66 kg (146 lb) (2002-10-14) October 14, 2002 (age 22)   University of Wisconsin
5 D Megan KellerA 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1996-05-01) May 1, 1996 (age 28)   Boston Fleet
6 D Rory Guilday 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 73 kg (161 lb) (2002-09-07) September 7, 2002 (age 22)   Cornell University
7 F Lacey Eden 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (2002-05-02) May 2, 2002 (age 22)   University of Wisconsin
8 D Haley Winn 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (2003-07-14) July 14, 2003 (age 21)   Clarkson University
9 F Kirsten Simms 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (2004-08-31) August 31, 2004 (age 20)   University of Wisconsin
10 F Laila Edwards 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 86 kg (190 lb) (2004-01-25) January 25, 2004 (age 20)   University of Wisconsin
12 F Kelly Pannek 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1995-12-29) December 29, 1995 (age 28)   Minnesota Frost
13 F Grace Zumwinkle 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1999-04-23) April 23, 1999 (age 25)   Minnesota Frost
15 D Savannah Harmon 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1995-10-27) October 27, 1995 (age 29)   Ottawa Charge
16 F Hayley Scamurra 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 73 kg (161 lb) (1994-12-14) December 14, 1994 (age 29)   Ottawa Charge
17 F Britta Curl 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 24)   Minnesota Frost
19 D Ally Simpson 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (2000-12-20) December 20, 2000 (age 23)   New York Sirens
21 F Hilary KnightC 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) 78 kg (172 lb) (1989-07-12) July 12, 1989 (age 35)   Boston Fleet
22 F Tessa Janecke 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (2004-05-12) May 12, 2004 (age 20)   Penn State University
23 F Hannah Bilka 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (2001-03-24) March 24, 2001 (age 23)   Boston Fleet
24 F Joy Dunne 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 82 kg (181 lb) (2005-06-13) June 13, 2005 (age 19)   Ohio State University
25 F Alex CarpenterA 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1994-04-13) April 13, 1994 (age 30)   New York Sirens
26 F Kendall Coyne Schofield 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (1992-05-25) May 25, 1992 (age 32)   Minnesota Frost
27 F Taylor Heise 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 66 kg (146 lb) (2000-03-17) March 17, 2000 (age 24)   Minnesota Frost
29 G Nicole Hensley 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1994-06-23) June 23, 1994 (age 30)   Minnesota Frost
31 G Aerin Frankel 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1999-05-24) May 24, 1999 (age 25)   Boston Fleet
32 F Casey O'Brien 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 61 kg (134 lb) (2001-08-27) August 27, 2001 (age 23)   University of Wisconsin
33 G Gwyneth Philips 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 79 kg (174 lb) (2000-09-17) September 17, 2000 (age 24)   Ottawa Charge
36 F Gabbie Hughes 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 61 kg (134 lb) (1999-10-04) October 4, 1999 (age 25)   Ottawa Charge
37 F Abbey Murphy 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 66 kg (146 lb) (2002-04-14) April 14, 2002 (age 22)   University of Minnesota

Development team roster

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Roster for the 2024 Collegiate Series vs. Canada.[10]

Head coach: John Wroblewski

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team
4 D Caroline HarveyC 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (2002-10-14) October 14, 2002 (age 22)   University of Wisconsin
6 D Rory Guilday 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 86 kg (190 lb) (2002-09-07) September 7, 2002 (age 22)   Cornell University
7 F Lacey Eden 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (2002-05-02) May 2, 2002 (age 22)   University of Wisconsin
8 D Haley Winn 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (2003-07-14) July 14, 2003 (age 21)   Clarkson University
9 F Kirsten Simms 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (2004-08-31) August 31, 2004 (age 20)   University of Wisconsin
10 F Peyton Hemp 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (2003-05-15) May 15, 2003 (age 21)   University of Minnesota
11 F Emma Gentry 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 79 kg (174 lb) (2002-10-23) October 23, 2002 (age 22)   St. Cloud State University
14 F Laila EdwardsA 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 88 kg (194 lb) (2004-01-25) January 25, 2004 (age 20)   University of Wisconsin
15 F Cassie Hall 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (2005-10-18) October 18, 2005 (age 19)   University of Wisconsin
17 F Kiara Zanon 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (2002-08-22) August 22, 2002 (age 22)   Ohio State University
18 F Skylar Irving 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (2002-01-21) January 21, 2002 (age 22)   Northeastern University
19 D Emma Peschel 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 77 kg (170 lb) (2004-01-20) January 20, 2004 (age 20)   Ohio State University
20 F Sloane Matthews 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 73 kg (161 lb) (2004-07-18) July 18, 2004 (age 20)   Ohio State University
22 F Tessa JaneckeA 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (2004-05-12) May 12, 2004 (age 20)   Penn State University
24 F Joy Dunne 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 82 kg (181 lb) (2005-06-13) June 13, 2005 (age 19)   Ohio State University
25 D Vivian Jungels 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 61 kg (134 lb) (2003-10-08) October 8, 2003 (age 21)   University of Wisconsin
28 D Laney Potter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (2004-12-05) December 5, 2004 (age 19)   University of Wisconsin
29 G Amanda Thiele 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (2002-07-30) July 30, 2002 (age 22)   Ohio State University
31 G Callie Shanahan 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 77 kg (170 lb) (2003-05-26) May 26, 2003 (age 21)   Boston University
32 F Ella Huber 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (2002-12-18) December 18, 2002 (age 21)   University of Minnesota
35 G Annelies Bergmann 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 73 kg (161 lb) (2005-11-22) November 22, 2005 (age 18)   Cornell University
36 D Grace Dwyer 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (2004-07-21) July 21, 2004 (age 20)   Cornell University
43 D Sydney Morrow 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (2004-04-12) April 12, 2004 (age 20)   University of Minnesota

Facilities

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For the 2010 Olympics, the team's training and development program was located in Blaine, Minnesota, at the Schwan Super Rink, the largest ice facility in the world. For the 2014 Olympics, the team's training was located in the Greater Boston region at the Edge Sports Center in Bedford, Massachusetts, while off-ice fitness facility was located at the Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning Center in Woburn, Massachusetts.[11]

Threatened 2017 World Championship boycott

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On March 15, 2017, players for the U.S. women's ice hockey team announced that they would boycott the 2017 World Championship over inequitable support and conditions for women's ice hockey unless concessions were made by USA Hockey.[12] Members of the team including captain Meghan Duggan made public statements regarding poor pay and conditions for female hockey players.[13] The players were publicly supported by the players' associations for the NBA, WNBA, MLB and the NHLPA. On March 28, 2017, the players agreed to play in the World Championship after an agreement was struck with USA Hockey to increase player pay and support for women's development.[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "IIHF Women's World Ranking". IIHF. August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "U.S. Olympic Committee Announces Best of April Honors For Team USA Awards, Presented By Dow". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  3. ^ "Women's Teams and Events". teamusa.usahockey.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "Women's Olympic Teams". teamusa.usahockey.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  5. ^ "Women's World Championship". teamusa.usahockey.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  6. ^ a b One game for Drawn
  7. ^ "Women's Worlds cancelled". iihf.com. March 7, 2020. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  8. ^ "Four Nations Cup". teamusa.usahockey.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  9. ^ "2024-25 U.S. Women's National Team". USA Hockey. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "2024 Collegiate Series Roster". USA Hockey. August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "US women's hockey team's training emphasized lower body strength". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on February 26, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  12. ^ Associated Press (March 29, 2017). "US women's hockey team strike 'historic' pay deal and agree to end boycott". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 24, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  13. ^ "U.S. Women's Hockey Team Boycotting World Championships To Protest Low Pay". NPR. Archived from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  14. ^ Guardian Sport (March 26, 2017). "USA Hockey rebuffed as replacements stand in support of women's boycott". The Guardian. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2017.

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