Though Japan was knocked out in the quarterfinals, their performance this year reflected steady improvement at all aspects of the game.
Team Japan
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2025 Worlds Quarterfinal Preview: Czechia vs Switzerland, Canada vs Japan
After twenty games played in the round robin, the 2025 Women’s World Championship enters the quarterfinals.
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A Game of Firsts For Canada as They Take Care of Business in Tournament Opener
It was the Jennifer Gardiner Show in Canada’s win over Finland during 2025 Worlds.
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2025 Worlds Preview: Japan
In a tough field at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, Japan will look to a resurgent offense and a strong goalie tandem to keep their place in the top tier.
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2024 Worlds: Team Japan Recap
Japan remains in the top division of international women’s hockey after a difficult World Championship.
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2024 Worlds Recap: USA Dominates Japan in Quarterfinals, 10-0
Three Team USA players notched their first goals of the tournament in the blowout win against Team Japan.
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2024 Worlds Game Preview- USA vs Japan
Top-seeded Team USA takes on Japan tonight in the final quarterfinal matchup of the 2024 Worlds.
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Japan Struggles in World Championship Opening Round, Narrowly Avoids Relegation
Japan lost three games to start the tournament, which almost cost them their spot in next year’s top tournament. But amid the challenges, Riko Kawaguchi delivered great performances.
Posted in2024 Worlds, IIHF Women's World Championship, Team Canada, Team Czechia, Team Finland, Team Germany, Team Japan, Team Sweden, Team Switzerland, Team USA
2024 Worlds: Quarterfinal Games Set
Quarterfinal games are set for Worlds! See who is playing who and how to watch.
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2024 Worlds Recap: Shelton Shines in Canada’s 4-1 Win Over Finland
China claims big shootout win, Germany dominates Denmark, and Canada wins big on the second day of Worlds.