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U.S. Reclaims Women’s Hockey World Title with Janecke’s Overtime Winner

The United States defeated Canada 4-3 in overtime to secure their 11th world championship gold, as Janecke’s decisive goal capped a record-breaking tournament in the Czech Republic.

Ice Hockey - IIHF Women's World Championships - Gold Medal Game - United States v Canada - Budvar Arena, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic - April 20, 2025 Tessa Janecke of the U.S. celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates REUTERS/David W Cerny
Ice Hockey - IIHF Women's World Championships - Gold Medal Game - United States v Canada - Budvar Arena, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic - April 20, 2025 Canada's Ann-Renee Desbiens in action with Tessa Janecke of the U.S. REUTERS/David W Cerny
United States' Tessa Janecke scores a sucden death goal in overtime during the gold medal match between Canada and United States at the Women's Ice Hockey Championships in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 20, 2025.
United states players celebrate with a trophy after the gold medal match between Canada and United States at the Women's Ice Hockey Championships in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Overview

  • Tessa Janecke scored the sudden-death overtime winner at 17:06, clinching the U.S.’s second world title in three years and 11th overall.
  • The U.S. and Canada have now faced off in 23 of 24 women’s world championship finals, continuing their storied rivalry ahead of the 2026 Olympics.
  • U.S. captain Hilary Knight extended her record for the most world championship gold medals (10) and total medals (15) by a player.
  • Gwyneth Philips replaced injured goaltender Aerin Frankel in the third period and made 17 saves, withstanding Canadian pressure in overtime.
  • The tournament set a new attendance record of 122,331 spectators, underscoring the growing global interest in women’s hockey.