Overview
- The matchup was set Saturday after the United States defeated Sweden and host Canada edged Czechia in the semifinals in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
- Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET Sunday at Centre 200 in Sydney, with streaming on ESPN+.
- Team USA dominated the prelims with 36 goals, one against and a +35 differential, then beat Hungary 9-0 in the quarters, while Canada scored 32 in group play, allowed two and routed Finland 12-0 in its quarterfinal.
- U.S. forward Jane Daley set the single-tournament goals record with her 12th, as balanced attacks continue on both sides, led by Canada’s Sofia Ismael (15 points) and Adrianna Milani (13 points, 10 goals tying the Canadian mark).
- The rivals have met in nearly every U-18 final, with the U.S. owning a record nine golds and an 8–7 edge in title-game meetings, though Canada shut out the Americans for last year’s championship.