While we're on the subject of the #WomensWorlds, a #WomensWorldsD2A update that arose while I was busy with other things:
North Korea has withdrawn. The tournament will continue with the other 5 teams (AUS, TPE, ISL, POL, and host SLO).
www.iihf.com/en/events/20...
I don't know if it's the top 1 or the top 2 that get promoted with the change in format to the top level #WomensWorlds - FlashScore and Wikipedia highlight top 2 but recent IIHF articles imply it's now only top 1.
#WomensWorldsD1A
Granly Hockey Arena in Esbjerg will host Group A (USA, CZE, SUI, GER, AUT).
KVIK Hockey Arena, who last hosted the 2022 #WomensWorlds, will host Group B (CAN, FIN, SWE, JPN, DEN) and the medal round.
No word yet on if the QFs will be akin to the WJC/MU18 or WU18.
#WomensWorlds update: Esbjerg, Denmark has been announced as the second city alongside Herning for the 2026 WWC! (November 6-16)
Schedule still to come at a later date.
www.iihf.com/en/events/20...
At the #WomensWorlds D3B, the Philippines dropped their third game of the tournament, to Israel by a score of 3-1
#WomensWorlds D3B:
1. EST (3-0-0-0) = 9
2. ISR (2-0-0-1) = 6
3. BIH (2-0-0-1) = 6
4. PHI (1-0-0-2) = 3
5. RSA (1-0-0-2) = 3
6. SGP (0-0-0-3) = 0
As D3B is the lowest tier, no one is relegated (provided no new teams join next year to form a D4)
Congratulations to the Philippine women's hockey team for getting their first ever win in history, an 8-0 win over Singapore at the #WomensWorlds D3B!
Team Canada's picture after winning the 2021 IIHF Men's World Championship in 3 on 3 OT
Team Canada's picture after winning the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship in 3 on 3 OT
Team Canada's picture after winning the 2022 World Junior Championship in 3 on 3 OT
Team Canada's picture after winning the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in 3 on 3 OT
The problem wasn't the format. All of these were won in 3 on 3 OT.
#MensWorlds #WomensWorlds #WorldJuniors #HlinkaGretzkyCup
#MilanoCortina2026
2021 #MensWorlds and #WomensWorlds.
2022 #WorldJuniors.
2023 WJC.
2023 #HlinkaGretzkyCup.
2024 WWC.
All gold medals Canada won in 3 on 3 OT.
The format was not why we lost either gold medal game at #MilanoCortina2026, media.
Just stop.
Across all IIHF play since the start of 2024, Canada is 3-8 vs the U.S. ... and 73-10 vs everyone else
#WorldJuniors #U18WomensWorlds #U18MensWorlds #MensWorlds #WomensWorlds #MilanoCortina2026
Canada needs to come back with a vengeance at the #U18MensWorlds, #MensWorlds and #WomensWorlds.
The last time Canada didn't hold a title anywhere (Jan 1989 - Jan 1990), the following things didn't exist yet:
1. #WomensWorlds
2. #U18MensWorlds (in its current form)
3. #U18WomensWorlds
4. The women's Olympic tournament
5. Me
I have a trip to Quebec City planned for the 2027 #WomensWorlds ... at this point I'm wondering if it will be worth going, if Ryan is still at the helm.
It was the U.S. who came out on top for gold in OT at the last #WomensWorlds, Tessa Janecke at 77:06... to date, the latest OT goal scored in an IIHF gold medal game since shootouts were abolished.
#MilanoCortina2026
Most frequent matchups from the QFs onward at any IIHF tournament since the start of 2024:
9 - CAN vs CZE
9 - CZE vs SWE
7 - SWE vs USA
6 - FIN vs SWE
6 - FIN vs USA
5 - CAN vs USA
* as of QFs of men's OG*
#WorldJuniors #U18WomensWorlds #U18MensWorlds #MensWorlds #WomensWorlds #MilanoCortina2026
Several women's 10 team #WomensWorlds & Olympics have had this format. This is the second - and because of the upcoming format change, final - time that a Group B team made the semifinals. The first was when Czechia beat Finland at the 2022 Worlds.
#MilanoCortina2026
To add insult to injury... got this e-mail from Hockey Canada earlier today... #WorldJuniors
What's rough is I decided to prioritize aiming for the #WomensWorlds in Quebec City in November 2027 instead but... if Canada is going to put out efforts like we saw today...
I always get excited when Kenzie mentions the 2023 #WomensWorlds - I attended that tournament, and met her and Cheryl there!
#MilanoCortina2026
If you recall, the 2025 #WomensWorlds had 5 games where 2 or fewer total penalties were called, after there'd only been 5 in the entire history of the WWC prior to that (and no more than 1 in any one year).
Looks like it might be the new norm.
#MilanoCortina2026
UPSET
Ivana Wey wins it for Switzerland in the ninth round of the shootout, as they beat Czechia 4-3. Huge win for a team that hasn't won a preliminary round game at the #WomensWorlds in three years
#Olympics @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
This will be the last time the women's Olympic tournament with the vertical groups (top 5 in Group A, next 5 in Group B). The #WomensWorlds are returning to horizontal groups this year.
#MilanoCortina2026
Switzerland hasn't won a game in group play over the past two #WomensWorlds. Will their fate change in #MilanoCortina?
Hunter Crowther takes a peek at the team in the latest #WomensHockey #Olympics preview at @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-olympic...
Canada: Has not won a gold medal at home since the 2023 #WorldJuniors.
#U18WomensWorlds #U18MensWorlds #WomensWorlds #MensWorlds
CAN/USA: First head to head game at any IIHF tournament since last year's senior #WomensWorlds (did not meet at last year's #U18MensWorlds or #MensWorlds or this year's #WorldJuniors)
#U18WomensWorlds
Canada + Czechia: Meeting in a knockout game for the 8th time in the 12 IIHF tournaments since the start of 2024 (CZE has won 4 of the last 7)
#U18WomensWorlds
#WorldJuniors #U18MensWorlds #MensWorlds #WomensWorlds
If I'm correct (I don't have my data in front of me right now), 🇫🇮's relegation leaves 🇨🇦🇺🇸 as the only 2 (not currently banned) countries who have never been relegated from any top level IIHF tournament.
#U18WomensWorlds #U18MensWorlds #WomensWorlds #MensWorlds #WorldJuniors
For the 8th time in the last 12 IIHF tournaments, Canada and Czechia will meet in an elimination game.
#U18WomensWorlds
#WorldJuniors #U18MensWorlds #MensWorlds #WomensWorlds
This #U18WomnesWorlds is the 12th IIHF tournament since the start of 2024.
If Canada wins this game, it will be the 8th time in those 12 tournaments that Canada and Czechia meet at some point in the medal round (QF or later)
#WorldJuniors #U18MensWorlds #MensWorlds #WomensWorlds
The United States have advanced to the semifinals of the #WomensWorlds after beating Hungary 9-0! 🇺🇸
