U-18 Women win 3rd title – Burke and Trivigno represent SSM

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January 8, 2011

Paced by a four-point effort from Hannah Brandt (Vadnais Heights, Minn.), the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team captured the gold medal at the 2011 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women’s U18 Championship with a 5-2 win over Canada here tonight at Stora Mossen Arena. Team USA finished the tournament undefeated with a 5-0-0-0 record to claim its third world title in four years.

The U.S. went up 3-0 midway through the second period, then held a 4-2 advantage heading into the third frame before tallying an empty netter in the final minute to seal the world-championship victory. The Americans outshot the Canadians by a 30-16 count.

“I’m really impressed with how our team came out of the gates,” said Jodi McKenna, head coach for Team USA. “We played consistently well throughout the game – youthful energy, combined with poise and maturity allowed us to control the majority of the game.” Read More >>