International Ice Hockey Federation

Decker named MVP

Tied for scoring, gold medal winner

Published 08.04.2017 00:44 GMT-4 | Author Andrew Podnieks
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PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN - APRIL 7: Tournament Chairman, Frank Gonzalez of the IIHF presents the Directorate Awards to Finland's Jenni Hiirikoski (Top Defenseman). Brianna Decker #14 (Top Forward) and Noora Raty #41 (Top Goaltender) at the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship. (Photo by Matt Zambonin/HHOF-IIHF Images)
U.S. forward Brianna Decker was a triple winner. She was awarded MVP and Directorate Award trophies and was named to the All-Star Team as a forward.

 

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USA wins first gold at home

Knight blasts overtime winner at 10:17

Published 08.04.2017 00:50 GMT-4 | Author Andrew Podnieks
USA wins first gold at home USA wins first gold at home
PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN - APRIL 6: Team U.S.A pose for a team photo with the championship trophy following a 3-2 overtime win against team Canada during the gold medal game at the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/HHOF-IIHF Images)
Hilary Knight blocked a shot inside her blue line, moved the puck up to Kendall Coyne, and converted Coyne's drop shot to give the U.S. a 3-2 win over Canada.

 

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Finns take bronze

Germans finish best-ever 4th despite 8-0 loss

Published 07.04.2017 18:49 GMT-4 | Author Andrew Podnieks
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PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN - APRIL 7: Finland celebrates after an 8-0 bronze medal game win over Germany at the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship. (Photo by Matt Zambonin/HHOF-IIHF Images)
Finland's remarkable run of consistency continues with its 12th bronze at the Women's Worlds. It has never finished lower than fourth.

 

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