2023 WOMEN'S WORLDS
2023 IIHF WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Tournament begins on April 5 in Brampton, Ont.
14 ONTARIO PLAYERS TO REPRESENT CANADA AT 2023 IIHF WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Hockey Canada has announced the 23 players who will compete for a gold medal on home ice with Canada’s National Women’s Team at the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship April 5-16, at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont.
The roster includes 14 players hailing from Ontario, 10 of whom helped Canada capture their 12th women’s worlds gold medal at the 2022 event in Denmark:
- Ambrose, Erin ('17, '19, '21, '22, '23)
- Bourbonnais, Jaime ('19, '21, '23)
- Fast, Renata ('17, '19, '21, '22, '23)
- Fillier, Sarah ('21, '22, '23)
- Jenner, Brianne ('09, '12, '13, '15, '16, '17, '19, '21, '22, '23)
- Johnston, Rebecca ('07, '08, '09, '11, '12, '13, '15, '16, '17, '19, '21, '23)
- Maltais, Emma ('21, '22, '23)
- Nurse, Sarah ('19, '21, '22, '23)
- O'Neil, Kristin ('21, '22, '23)
- Rattray, Jamie Lee ('15, '16, '19, '21, '22, '23)
- Shelton, Ella ('21, '22, '23)
- Spooner, Natalie ('11, '12, '13, '15, '16, '17, '19, '21, '23)
- Stacey, Laura ('17, '19, '21, '22, '23)
- Thompson, Claire ('21, '23)
*Previous years competed with Team Canada at IIHF Women's World Championship Tournaments
Three goaltenders, seven defence and 13 forwards were selected by head coach Troy Ryan (Spryfield, N.S.), in consultation with Gina Kingsbury (Rouyn-Noranda), director of hockey operations, and Cherie Piper (Scarborough, Ont.), senior manager of player development and scouting. Members of the 2022-23 season coaching staff, including Kori Cheverie (New Glasgow, N.S.), Doug Derraugh (Arnprior, Ont./Cornell University, ECAC), Rachel Flanagan (Pontypool, Ont./University of Guelph, OUA), Caroline Ouellette (Montréal, Que./Concordia University, RSEQ) and goaltending consultant Brad Kirkwood (Calgary, Alta.), also provided input.
The 10-team tournament features Canada in Group A with Czechia, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States, while Group B includes Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, and Sweden.
Canada will open the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship against Switzerland on April 5, and will also face Czechia on April 7 and Japan on April 8. It will close out the preliminary round against its cross-border rivals, the United States, on April 10, with all Team Canada preliminary-round games starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Canada has captured 12 gold medals at the IIHF Women’s World Championship (1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2021, 2022), in addition to eight silver (2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017) and one bronze (2019).
COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2023 IIHF WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Programming includes introductory hockey sessions, coaching clinics and community skates
CALGARY, Alta. - Hockey Canada and the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) have announced the list of community events that will take place leading up to and during the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship, which will be hosted next month at CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont.
The grassroots programs will help introduce children and families to hockey, provide opportunities for girls and women to enhance their skills on the ice and behind the bench and allow community members to join in the excitement of the championship at the Tim Hortons Community Rink, where select programs will be supported by the Hockey Canada Foundation.
“Hosting the IIHF Women’s World Championship is an incredible opportunity for us to be able to celebrate not just the best women’s hockey players in the world on the ice, but to involve local communities who play such a vital role in growing the sport at the grassroots level,” said Marin Hickox, director of women and girls hockey for Hockey Canada. “From sessions that will introduce new Canadians to hockey, to free community skates and opportunities to engage with some of the best players to have ever worn the Maple Leaf, we cannot wait to welcome the world to Brampton in April.”
Registration is now open for select free events, including Try Hockey Day, which is aimed to introduce new participants to the game, and We Are Coaches Clinics.
In addition to events requiring registration, throughout the tournament fans are encouraged to join us at the Tim Hortons Community Rink inside CAA Centre, and at the Community Ball Hockey Arena, just steps from where the best women’s hockey players in the world will be competing.
“Development activities surrounding the World Championship are a highlight for OWHA players and team members, as they have an opportunity to be both participants in the event and loyal fans, cheering on their exceptional role models,” said Fran Rider, president and chief executive officer of the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association. “The special events also provide fun and valuable insight for new recruits who join hockey for positive experiences that support their mental and physical well-being.”
Tim Hortons Community Rink
Open during select days of the tournament at CAA Centre, children and families are welcome to lace up their skates alongside special guests at the Tim Hortons Community Rink. Skates and helmets will be provided for participants who do not have access to equipment.
Community Ball Hockey Arena
During select days of the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship, regardless of any previous knowledge or experience of hockey, participants can learn about the game and test their ball hockey abilities in a space outside CAA Centre designed to introduce community members to the game in a stress-free environment.
To help introduce more children to hockey, the Hockey Canada Foundation will be funding and supporting all signature programs, including a Dreams Come True event and two Signature Esso Fun Days. First Shift, a program that is run in partnership with BAUER and the NHL/NHLPA will hold an on-ice session at the Tim Hortons Community Rink as well.
Hosting the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship would not be possible without the support of the City of Brampton, which is a funding partner of the event.
“I’m proud that Brampton is hosting the IIHF Women’s World Championship in April,” said Patrick Brown, mayor of Brampton. “As a healthy and safe city where hockey is especially popular, Brampton is an ideal location for this renowned event. It is great to see all the community activities that will be taking place for the residents to participate in. I appreciate the support from the sponsors. It is going to be an exciting tournament for hockey fans.”
The 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship pre-tournament schedule will be announced next week, along with the list of communities hosting competing teams before the tournament begins.
Tickets to select Women’s Worlds games are available now, at HockeyCanada.ca/Tickets
We Are Coaches Clinics | LOCATION | CLINIC DATE | CLINIC TIME | REGISTRATION LINKS |
COACH 1 | IN-PERSON | April 8th, 2023 | Afternoon (1:30pm - 4:30pm) | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
COACH 2 | IN-PERSON | April 11th, 2023 | Evening (5:00pm - 9:00pm) | CANCELLED (Due to low registration) |
Officials - NEW Level 1 | IN-PERSON | April 8th, 2023 | Evening (8:00am - 12:00 pm) | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Instructional Stream: Developing Defence & Small Area Games | IN-PERSON | April 2nd, 2023 | Morning / Afternoon (9:00am - 4:00 pm) | COMPLETED |
Instructional Stream: Shooting, Scoring & Skating | IN-PERSON | April 1st, 2023 | Afternoon (12:00pm - 5:00pm) | COMPLETED |
CALGARY, Alta. - Hockey Canada, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) have released the schedule for the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship, which is set to take place April 5-16 at CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont.
In the preliminary-round, Group A will feature Canada, Czechia, Japan, Switzerland and the United States, while Finland, France, Germany, Hungary and Sweden will form Group B.
The 31-game schedule will begin on April 5 with France facing Finland at 11 a.m. ET, the United States facing off against Japan at 3 p.m. ET and Canada beginning defence of its gold medal versus Switzerland at 7 p.m. ET.
Czechia, Germany, Hungary and Sweden will begin tournament play on April 6.
In a rematch of the 2022 IIHF Women’s World Championship gold medal game, Canada and the United States will play each other on April 10 at 7 p.m. ET.
All four quarterfinals are scheduled for April 13, with the two semifinals set for April 15. The tournament will finish on April 16, with the 5th place game at 9 a.m. ET, bronze medal game at 3 p.m. ET and gold medal game at 7 p.m. ET.
Canada is hosting women’s worlds for the ninth time and has won gold in six of eight tournaments played on home ice.
TSN and RDS, the official broadcasters of Hockey Canada, will announce the tournament broadcast schedule at a later date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship take place?
A: April 5-16, 2023 at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont.
Q: What was the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship priority ticket list?
A: The priority ticket list ensured that fans who signed up received front-of-the-line access to 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship tickets. The priority list is now closed.
Q: What teams are participating in the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship?
A: Ten teams will participate. Group A consists of Canada, Czechia, Japan, Switzerland and the United States. Group B includes Finland, France, Germany, Hungary and Sweden.
Q: What games are included in the full-event ticket package?
A: The full-event ticket package includes all 31 games being played at the CAA Centre (including medal-round games).
Q: How can I purchase group tickets to the IIHF Women’s World Championship?
A: Groups interested in purchasing tickets can do so by filling out the group sales request form.
Q: What is the minimum number of tickets required to purchase group tickets?
A: To have your group seated together, a minimum group size of 10 or more is required.
Q: What games can I purchase group tickets for?
A: Group ticket sales are available for all preliminary-round games and playoff games through to the semifinals (bronze and gold medal games are not included). Group ticket sales may become available for the medal games at a later date.
Q: When is the deadline to submit group ticket requests?
A: March 3, 2023.
Q: How can I purchase group tickets to the bronze and gold medal games?
A: Groups that purchase tickets for other games will be entered for an opportunity to receive front-of-the-line access for group tickets to the bronze and gold medal games. Limited remaining group seating inventory will then be released to the public.
Q: When will single-game tickets be available to purchase?
A: February 24, 2023 at HockeyCanada.ca/Tickets, depending on inventory.
Q: When is the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship schedule being released?
A: You can find the official 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship schedule HERE.
Q: How many games will be played during the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship?
A: Ten countries will play a total of 31 games (excluding pre-tournament games).
Q: How will I receive my ticket packages that I purchased for the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship?
A: Full-event ticket package purchasers will have the option to receive their tickets in the mail via courier or to pick up their packages at the CAA Centre box office. Ticket package purchasers who wish to have their packages couriered must purchase prior to March 3, 2023.
When will I receive my tickets that I purchased for the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship?
A: Full-event ticket packages will be issued to all package holders approximately two weeks prior to the start of the tournament.
Q: Will I be able to transfer my tickets that I purchased for the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship to someone else?
A: Individual game tickets may be transferred via email through the ticket purchaser’s Ticketmaster account starting March 27, 2023.
Q: What time will venue doors open prior to puck drop?
A: One hour prior for all pre-tournament and tournament games.
Q: Who do I contact for additional information regarding my tickets?
A: Please email tickets@hockeycanada.ca for further information or questions on group sales for the IIHF Women’s World Championship.
