THURSDAY FINAL SCHEDULE
GOLD MEDAL GAME, 1:10 PM ET: UNITED STATES VS. CANADA
BRONZE MEDAL GAME, 8:40 ET: SWITZERLAND VS. SWEDEN
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OLYMPIC HISTORY
Thursday will mark the seventh time in the history of Olympic women’s ice hockey that gold will be decided between Canada and the United States. The Canadians have won four of their five gold medals against the Americans, with the U.S. emerging victorious twice. Four of the six matches were decided by one goal, each with 3–2 scores, with one going to extra time and one decided by a shootout. Sweden and Switzerland each have one bronze medal, and the last time they played each other was in 2014. Here’s a closer look at the history of the gold and bronze medal games at the Olympics.
BEIJING 2022
GOLD: CANADA (3) USA UNITED STATES (2)
Captain of Montreal Marie-Philip Poulin scored her third Olympic gold medal winning goal and added two assists to lift Canada to a fifth Olympic gold victory. From Vancouver Sara nurse scored the opening goal and set an Olympic tournament record with 18 points, captaining Ottawa Brianne Jenner had the primary assist on the game-winning goal and earned Tournament MVP honors after tying the Olympic record for goals in a single tournament with nine. Victoire goalkeeper Ann-Renee Desbiens made 38 saves, with one of the American goals scored shorthand by Seattle’s captain Hilary Knight.
BRONZE: FINLAND (4) USA SWITZERLAND (0)
Bostons Susanna Tapani and Vancouver Michelle Karvinen both scored goals and Ottawa’s Ronja Savolainen picked up an assist to lead Finland to a second straight bronze medal.
PYEONGCHANG 2018
GOLD: UNITED STATES (3) USA CANADA (2) SO
Minnesotans Maddie Rooney made 29 saves and knocked down four of six shootout attempts to secure the second gold medal in U.S. Olympic women’s hockey history. Knight scored the first American goal and that of Minnesota To Kelly Pan assisted in tying the game late in the third period. Poulin And Haley Irwinnow assistant coach at Ottawa, scored for Canada. Canadian Mélodie Daoust, who played the first season with Montreal, earned MVP honors.
BRONZE: FINLAND (3) USA OAR (2)
My way scored a goal and an assist and Karvinen grabbed a helper to secure the third of four all-time Olympic bronze medals for Finland.
SOCHI 2014
GOLD: CANADA (3) USA UNITED STATES (2) OT
Poulin scored twice, including the overtime winner, to lead Canada to its fourth straight Olympic gold. Jenner scored under regular rules, with the American goals added to Seattle’s Alex Timmerman And Meghan DugganPWHL Special Advisor for Hockey Operations. PWHL executive vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford and Hayley Wickenheiser earned their fifth Olympic medals and, in addition to Montreal, assistant coach Caroline Ouellettebecame the first hockey players to win four Olympic gold medals.
BRONZE: SWITZERLAND (4) USA SWEDEN (3)
Bostons Alina Muller scored two points, including the winning goal to make history as the youngest player in women’s hockey history to win an Olympic medal at age 15. Florence Schellingco-host of the PWHLs Jock’s next generation podcast, earned Tournament MVP honors as Switzerland won its first-ever Olympic medal.
VANCOUVER 2010
GOLD: CANADA (2) USA UNITED STATES (0)
Poulinat age 18, capped her first of five Olympic appearances by scoring both of Canada’s goals in the first of what will be four consecutive gold medal games against the US. The only shutout in Olympic gold medal history was recorded by Shannon Szabados, and MVP honors went to compatriot Meghan Agosta who led the tournament with 15 points in five games.
BRONZE: FINLAND (3) USA SWEDEN (2) OT
Karvinenwho also played for Finland in her first of five Olympic Games, scored and earned her first of three career bronze medals.
TORIN 2006
GOLD: CANADA (4) USA SWEDEN (1)
Hefford scored and set Ouellette for the winning goal in the only Olympic gold medal match that did not feature both Canada and the United States. Vancouver player development consultant Charline Labonté was the winning goaltender and Wickenheiser earned her first of two consecutive MVP awards with 17 points in five games.
BRONZE: UNITED STATES (4) USA FINLAND (0)
Katie (King) Crowley scored a hat trick to lead the US to its first and only bronze medal in Olympic history.
ZOUTMEER 2002
GOLD: CANADA (3) USA UNITED STATES (2)
Hefford scored the winning goal, assisted by PWHL Broadcast Analyst Becky Kellarto secure Canada’s first Olympic gold. Ouellette scored Canada’s first goal and Kim St-Pierredirector of Business Operations from Montreal, earned the profit between the pipes.
BRONZE: SWEDEN (2) USA FINLAND (1)
Evelina Samuelsson scored twice to secure Sweden’s first and only bronze medal in Olympic history.
NAGANO 1998
GOLD: UNITED STATES (3) USA CANADA (1)
Sandra Whyte scored a goal and two assists to lead the USA to victory and a perfect 6-0 record in the first-ever Olympic women’s ice hockey tournament.
BRONZE: FINLAND (4) USA CHINA (1)
Riikka Nieminen scored a goal and an assist for Finland and led the first-ever Olympic tournament with 12 points in six games. Tuula PuputtiToronto Sceptres, Director of Hockey Operations, earned the victory in goal.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
JOCKS INTO JILLS
The latest episode of Jocks in Jills, filmed in Milan, broadcast this afternoon, starting with a preview of the bronze medal match by discussing Sweden’s rise through the ranks, Alina Muller‘s continued impact for Switzerland in its fourth Olympic Games, and the game’s premier goaltending match. Tessa and Julia were then joined by three-time Olympic medalist – and captain of the 2018 gold medal-winning Team USA – Meghan Duggannow a PWHL Special Consultant for Hockey Operations, to preview the gold medal showdown between Canada and the USA. She reflected on both teams’ journeys throughout the tournament and discussed the legacy and final Olympic performance of former teammate and current Team USA captain. Hilary Knight and provided keys to the game for both teams. Watch the episode on the website PWHL’s YouTube channel ahead of Thursday’s medal matches to hear the discussions – including final score predictions for Tessa, Julia and Duggan’s gold medal match.
Next: Tune in to the latest live reaction episode of Jocks in Jills in Milan after Thursday’s gold medal match, as Tessa and Julia discuss the results of both medal matches. Watch the episode on the PWHL YouTube channel and join the conversation by asking your questions in the live chat during the show.
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