By Zane Miller
On Thursday, February 25th, 2010, Canada defeated the United States 2-0 in the gold medal game to win the fourth gold medal in Olympic women’s ice hockey history. It was the third gold medal for Canada in Olympic women’s ice hockey, as the United States took their second silver medal in Olympic women’s ice hockey with the loss. Finland claimed their second bronze medal in Olympic women’s ice hockey with their 3-2 victory in overtime over Sweden in the bronze medal game. The tournament was held in Canada, with Vancouver as the host city.
Meghan Agosta of Canada and Stefanie Marty of Switzerland tied for the most goals scored during the tournament with nine, while Shannon Szabados of Canada led goaltenders in save percentage at .980.
2010 Final Standings
1. Canada (3-0, 1.000) (Gold)
2. United States (3-0, 1.000) (Silver)
3. Finland (2-1, .667) (Bronze)
4. Sweden (2-1, .667)
5. Switzerland (1-2, .333)
6. Russia (1-2, .333)
7. China (0-3, .000)
8. Slovakia (0-3, .000)
Game Results
Medalists final game starting lineups
Link to stats database: https://www.olympedia.org/results/924040
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