2018 Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament Recap

By Zane Miller

On Thursday, February 22nd, 2018, the United States defeated Canada 3-2 in a shootout in the gold medal game to win the sixth gold medal in Olympic women’s ice hockey history. It was the second gold medal for the United States in Olympic women’s ice hockey, as Canada took their second silver medal in Olympic women’s ice hockey with the loss. Finland claimed their third bronze medal in Olympic women’s ice hockey with their 3-2 victory over the Olympic Athletes from Russia in the bronze medal game. The tournament was held in South Korea, with Pyeongchang as the host city.

The tournament also saw Russian players compete as the Olympic Athletes from Russia team, as Russia was banned from the Olympics after several athletes across multiple sports tested positive for steroid use. Players from both North Korea and South Korea played together to form the Korea team, the first time the two countries competed together in the Olympics.

Alina Muller of Switzerland scored the most goals during the tournament with seven, while Shannon Szabados of Canada led goaltenders in save percentage at .949.

2018 Final Standings

1. United States (2-1, .667) (Gold)

2. Canada (3-0, 1.000) (Silver)

3. Finland (1-2, .333) (Bronze)

4. Olympic Athletes from Russia (0-3, .000)

5. Switzerland (3-0, 1.000)

6. Japan (1-2, .333)

7. Sweden (2-1, .667)

8. Korea (0-3, .000)

Game Results