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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Canada |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 28 March – 4 April 2016 |
| Opened by | David Johnston |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
Champions  |  United States (7th title) |
Runner-up  | Canada |
Third place  |  Russia |
| Fourth place |  Finland |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 21 |
| Goals scored | 107 (5.1 per game) |
| Attendance | 41,109 (1,958 per game) |
| Scoring leader(s) | Hilary Knight (9 points) |
| MVP | Hilary Knight |
| Official website | |
| Official website | |
The 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship was the 17th such event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The tournament was played in Kamloops, Canada, from 28 March to 4 April 2016.[1][2][3] Venues included the Sandman Centre, and the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.
United States defeated Canada in the gold medal game 1–0 in overtime, securing their seventh title.[4] Russia won the bronze medal by defeating Finland in a shootout.[5]
- ^ 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship official website
- ^ 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship at www.iihf.com
- ^ 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship statistics
- ^ "Pure gold for America". worldwomen2016.com. 5 April 2016.
- ^ "Sosina shoots to thrill!". worldwomen2016.com. 5 April 2016.