2016 IIHF Women's World Championship

2016 IIHF Women's World Championship
Tournament details
Host country Canada
Venue(s)2 (in 1 host city)
Dates28 March – 4 April 2016
Opened byDavid Johnston
Teams8
Final positions
Champions  United States (7th title)
Runner-up  Canada
Third place  Russia
Fourth place Finland
Tournament statistics
Games played21
Goals scored107 (5.1 per game)
Attendance41,109 (1,958 per game)
Scoring leader(s)United States Hilary Knight (9 points)
MVPUnited States Hilary Knight
Official website
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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]

  1. ^ 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship official website
  2. ^ 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship at www.iihf.com
  3. ^ 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship statistics
  4. ^ "Pure gold for America". worldwomen2016.com. 5 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Sosina shoots to thrill!". worldwomen2016.com. 5 April 2016.