2025 World Para Ice Hockey Women’s World Championships: United States wins gold and Australia finishes in sixth place

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The United States have won gold after defeating Canada 7–1 in the final of the 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Women’s World Championships in Dolný Kubín, Slovakia. The United States had advanced to the gold medal game following their semifinal win against Great Britain, while Canada had qualified after defeating Norway in their semifinal. In the bronze medal game, Norway defeated Great Britain 6–0. Meanwhile Australia finishes the tournament in sixth place after losing their placement game to Team World on the previous day.

In the tournament awards, Australia’s Erika Gosney selected as the best goaltender and received the fair play award. Kelsey DiClaudio from the United States was named the most valuable player and best forward, and Norway’s Lena Schroeder was selected as the best defender.

Results

Bronze medal game

Norway6–0Great Britain
SOG: 23(4–0, 0–0, 2–0)SOG: 3
– Game details: 15:30, 31 August 2025, Dolný Kubín Winter Stadium. Game card.

Gold medal game

United States7–1Canada
SOG: 38(1–0, 4–0, 2–1)SOG: 11
– Game details: 19:00, 31 August 2025, Dolný Kubín Winter Stadium. Game card.

Final rankings

  1. United States
  2. Canada
  3. Norway
  4. Great Britain
  5. Team World
  6. Australia

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