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2025 IIHF Women’s Hockey Championship Kicks Off in Czechia with Sweden’s Strong Start

Sweden secures a decisive 5-2 victory over Germany as defending champions Canada prepare to open their title defense against Finland on Thursday.

Hilary Knight #21 of United States of Czechia looks for an option to pass to while Tereza Radova #27 of Czechia restricts her forward progress in front of the USA bench during the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship at Adirondack Bank Center on April 05, 2024 in Utica, New York.
Canada players celebrate their gold medal win over United States at the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship in Utica, N.Y., Sunday, April 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
From left, Megan Keller of the U.S, Julia Schalin of Finland, Laila Edwards of the U.S., goalkeeper Aerin Frankel of the U.S. and Sanni Rantal of Finland in action during the ice hockey IIHF Women's World Championship Group A match between Finland and U.S., in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (Lubos Pavlicek/CTK via AP)
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Overview

  • The 2025 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship began on April 9 in České Budějovice, Czechia, featuring 10 teams in two groups competing through April 20.
  • Sweden defeated Germany 5-2 in the tournament's opening match, setting an early competitive tone in Group B play.
  • Canada, the defending champions and 13-time gold medalists, are preparing for their first game against Finland on Thursday, with a veteran-heavy roster managing injuries.
  • The United States, with 10 titles, aims to reclaim gold after finishing as runners-up last year and opened their tournament against Finland in Group A play.
  • Fans worldwide can access the tournament through NHL Network, TSN, and online streaming platforms like Fubo, offering extensive coverage of this key Olympic tune-up event.