Only days before puck drop and with teams still on the ice training, the IIHF has cancelled the women's U-18 Division III World Championships scheduled to take place in Thailand.
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #IIHF #U18WomensWorlds
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IIHF Cancels Women's U-18 Division III World Championships Only Days Before Puck Drop
The IIHF surprised women's hockey followers, and nations scheduled to participate by cancelling the women's U-18 Division III World Championships only a week before the puck was slated to drop in Thai...
thehockeynews.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Only days before puck drop and with teams still on the ice training, the IIHF has cancelled the women's U-18 Division III World Championships scheduled to take place in Thailand.
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #IIHF #U18WomensWorlds
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #IIHF #U18WomensWorlds
At Victory Press we had a total of 24 posts for #U18WomensWorlds
Those posts total 26,387 words about the 21 games over eight days.
Shoutout to @popfly.bsky.social for putting together daily video posts for our paid subscribers.
If you followed along and liked what we did - thank you!
Those posts total 26,387 words about the 21 games over eight days.
Shoutout to @popfly.bsky.social for putting together daily video posts for our paid subscribers.
If you followed along and liked what we did - thank you!
January 19, 2026 at 9:53 PM
At Victory Press we had a total of 24 posts for #U18WomensWorlds
Those posts total 26,387 words about the 21 games over eight days.
Shoutout to @popfly.bsky.social for putting together daily video posts for our paid subscribers.
If you followed along and liked what we did - thank you!
Those posts total 26,387 words about the 21 games over eight days.
Shoutout to @popfly.bsky.social for putting together daily video posts for our paid subscribers.
If you followed along and liked what we did - thank you!
I missed that this went live during the tournament, but I got to talk to Courtney Kennedy before U18s started about taking on her first head coaching role
#U18WomensWorlds
#U18WomensWorlds
Courtney Kennedy Brings Plenty of International Experience Behind The Bench
First-time head coach played in the 2002 and 2006 Olympics and has served as an assistant coach at seven international tournaments
teamusa.usahockey.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:43 PM
I missed that this went live during the tournament, but I got to talk to Courtney Kennedy before U18s started about taking on her first head coaching role
#U18WomensWorlds
#U18WomensWorlds
The 2026 U-18 women's World Championships are in the books.
Here's a look at the top performers from the tournament thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #U18WomensWorlds
Here's a look at the top performers from the tournament thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #U18WomensWorlds
Best Performers From The 2026 U-18 Women's World Championships
The 2026 IIHF women's World Championships are in the books with USA winning gold. While it's a team game, here's a look at the tournament's top performers.
thehockeynews.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The 2026 U-18 women's World Championships are in the books.
Here's a look at the top performers from the tournament thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #U18WomensWorlds
Here's a look at the top performers from the tournament thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #U18WomensWorlds
The future is looking bright for #WomensHockey.
From Jane Daley's record-breaking performance, to Adrianna Milani piling on the goals, as well as Bianca Birrittieri's heroics, I look at 10 standouts from the #U18WomensWorlds at @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-10-...
From Jane Daley's record-breaking performance, to Adrianna Milani piling on the goals, as well as Bianca Birrittieri's heroics, I look at 10 standouts from the #U18WomensWorlds at @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-10-...
Top 10 standouts from 2026 IIHF Under-18 Women’s Worlds
Several players were clutch over the past week and change in Nova Scotia.
www.dailyfaceoff.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The future is looking bright for #WomensHockey.
From Jane Daley's record-breaking performance, to Adrianna Milani piling on the goals, as well as Bianca Birrittieri's heroics, I look at 10 standouts from the #U18WomensWorlds at @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-10-...
From Jane Daley's record-breaking performance, to Adrianna Milani piling on the goals, as well as Bianca Birrittieri's heroics, I look at 10 standouts from the #U18WomensWorlds at @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-10-...
Here's my recap and pictures from the #U18WomensWorlds Bronze Medal Game
2026 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship: Bronze medal game
A recap of the action from January 15, 2025, the last day of the IIHF U18 Women's World Championship in Sydney and Membertou, Nova Scotia.
Czechia 4, Sweden 3
The Czechs won their third straight me...
victorypress.org
January 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Here's my recap and pictures from the #U18WomensWorlds Bronze Medal Game
Sold out Cape Breton crowd sees USA shutout Canada for U-18 women's World Championship gold.
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #U18WomensWorlds
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #U18WomensWorlds
Sold-out Cape Breton crowd sees United States shut out Canada 2-0 to win U18 Women's Worlds gold
American netminder Bianca Birittieri made an incredible 38 saves, while linemates Emily Pohl and Lindsay Stepnowski scored in the first and second, to help lead the United States to a 2-0 gold medal w...
thehockeynews.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Sold out Cape Breton crowd sees USA shutout Canada for U-18 women's World Championship gold.
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #U18WomensWorlds
More: thehockeynews.com/womens/inter... #U18WomensWorlds
The tournament is over but I'll have more coverage of #U18WomensWorlds this week on Victory Press, so keep following along
Thanks so much for making it possible for me to do this.
Thanks so much for making it possible for me to do this.
January 19, 2026 at 4:13 AM
The tournament is over but I'll have more coverage of #U18WomensWorlds this week on Victory Press, so keep following along
Thanks so much for making it possible for me to do this.
Thanks so much for making it possible for me to do this.
In one of the most dominant performances in tournament history, Team USA adds another gold medal at the #U18WomensWorlds
I look at their win over Canada in my latest for @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
dailyfaceoff.com/usa-beats-ca...
I look at their win over Canada in my latest for @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
dailyfaceoff.com/usa-beats-ca...
USA beats Canada to win 10th IIHF Women’s Under-18 gold medal
The U.S. never trailed once during this year’s tournament, leading to another championship.
dailyfaceoff.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM
In one of the most dominant performances in tournament history, Team USA adds another gold medal at the #U18WomensWorlds
I look at their win over Canada in my latest for @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
dailyfaceoff.com/usa-beats-ca...
I look at their win over Canada in my latest for @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
dailyfaceoff.com/usa-beats-ca...
Jane Daley takes home the #U18WomensWorlds MVP after breaking the record for most goals in a single tournament 👏
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January 19, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Jane Daley takes home the #U18WomensWorlds MVP after breaking the record for most goals in a single tournament 👏
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Canada: Has not won a gold medal at home since the 2023 #WorldJuniors.
#U18WomensWorlds #U18MensWorlds #WomensWorlds #MensWorlds
#U18WomensWorlds #U18MensWorlds #WomensWorlds #MensWorlds
January 19, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Canada: Has not won a gold medal at home since the 2023 #WorldJuniors.
#U18WomensWorlds #U18MensWorlds #WomensWorlds #MensWorlds
#U18WomensWorlds #U18MensWorlds #WomensWorlds #MensWorlds
2027 Groups:
Group A:
(1) USA
(4) Sweden
(5) Switzerland
(8) Germany
Group B:
(2) Canada
(3) Czechia (🏠?)
(6) Slovakia
(7) Hungary
#U18WomensWorlds
Group A:
(1) USA
(4) Sweden
(5) Switzerland
(8) Germany
Group B:
(2) Canada
(3) Czechia (🏠?)
(6) Slovakia
(7) Hungary
#U18WomensWorlds
January 19, 2026 at 2:23 AM
2027 Groups:
Group A:
(1) USA
(4) Sweden
(5) Switzerland
(8) Germany
Group B:
(2) Canada
(3) Czechia (🏠?)
(6) Slovakia
(7) Hungary
#U18WomensWorlds
Group A:
(1) USA
(4) Sweden
(5) Switzerland
(8) Germany
Group B:
(2) Canada
(3) Czechia (🏠?)
(6) Slovakia
(7) Hungary
#U18WomensWorlds
Canada's U18 and senior women have now combined to lose 7 straight games vs the Americans (last win was last year's #U18WomensWorlds GMG).
Only the U18 men (2024 GMG) and senior men (2021 MWC SF or 2025 4NFO GMG) teams have won their most recent game against the U.S.
Only the U18 men (2024 GMG) and senior men (2021 MWC SF or 2025 4NFO GMG) teams have won their most recent game against the U.S.
January 19, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Canada's U18 and senior women have now combined to lose 7 straight games vs the Americans (last win was last year's #U18WomensWorlds GMG).
Only the U18 men (2024 GMG) and senior men (2021 MWC SF or 2025 4NFO GMG) teams have won their most recent game against the U.S.
Only the U18 men (2024 GMG) and senior men (2021 MWC SF or 2025 4NFO GMG) teams have won their most recent game against the U.S.
USA wins gold at the 2026 #U18WomensWorlds
January 19, 2026 at 2:12 AM
USA wins gold at the 2026 #U18WomensWorlds
The United States defeat Canada by a final of 2-0 and win the gold medal.
Players of the Game:
🇺🇸: Bianca Birrittieri
🇨🇦: Kendall Doiron
🇺🇸Jane Daley named Tournament MVP
#U18WomensWorlds
Players of the Game:
🇺🇸: Bianca Birrittieri
🇨🇦: Kendall Doiron
🇺🇸Jane Daley named Tournament MVP
#U18WomensWorlds
January 19, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The United States defeat Canada by a final of 2-0 and win the gold medal.
Players of the Game:
🇺🇸: Bianca Birrittieri
🇨🇦: Kendall Doiron
🇺🇸Jane Daley named Tournament MVP
#U18WomensWorlds
Players of the Game:
🇺🇸: Bianca Birrittieri
🇨🇦: Kendall Doiron
🇺🇸Jane Daley named Tournament MVP
#U18WomensWorlds
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January 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Canadian Player of the Game is Kendall Doiron.
The American Player of the Game is Bianca Birrittieri. (38 saves)
#U18WomensWorlds
The American Player of the Game is Bianca Birrittieri. (38 saves)
#U18WomensWorlds
January 19, 2026 at 1:59 AM
The Canadian Player of the Game is Kendall Doiron.
The American Player of the Game is Bianca Birrittieri. (38 saves)
#U18WomensWorlds
The American Player of the Game is Bianca Birrittieri. (38 saves)
#U18WomensWorlds
USA take down Canada in the finals to win the gold medal at the #U18WomensWorlds as they stay undefeated! 🇺🇸🙌
January 19, 2026 at 1:58 AM
USA take down Canada in the finals to win the gold medal at the #U18WomensWorlds as they stay undefeated! 🇺🇸🙌
For the 10th time ever, Team USA has won the gold medal at the #U18WomensWorlds.
Bianca Birrittieri was sensational, posting a 38-save shutout. The Providence commit gave up just two goals on 79 shots in four games.
@dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Bianca Birrittieri was sensational, posting a 38-save shutout. The Providence commit gave up just two goals on 79 shots in four games.
@dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 1:56 AM
For the 10th time ever, Team USA has won the gold medal at the #U18WomensWorlds.
Bianca Birrittieri was sensational, posting a 38-save shutout. The Providence commit gave up just two goals on 79 shots in four games.
@dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Bianca Birrittieri was sensational, posting a 38-save shutout. The Providence commit gave up just two goals on 79 shots in four games.
@dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 1:56 AM
As a Canadian fan I have this sinking feeling that this might be our first year since 2017 without at least 1 gold medal. Felt like this #U18WomensWorlds was our best chance.
January 19, 2026 at 1:55 AM
As a Canadian fan I have this sinking feeling that this might be our first year since 2017 without at least 1 gold medal. Felt like this #U18WomensWorlds was our best chance.
Final: USA 2, Canada 0
The U.S. wins gold at the 2025 #U18WomensWorlds and have achieved the first perfect tournament in history (never trailing, never tied other than 0-0)
The U.S. wins gold at the 2025 #U18WomensWorlds and have achieved the first perfect tournament in history (never trailing, never tied other than 0-0)
January 19, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Final: USA 2, Canada 0
The U.S. wins gold at the 2025 #U18WomensWorlds and have achieved the first perfect tournament in history (never trailing, never tied other than 0-0)
The U.S. wins gold at the 2025 #U18WomensWorlds and have achieved the first perfect tournament in history (never trailing, never tied other than 0-0)