Women’s hockey worlds begin in Denmark with Canada seeking a response

Sport · First reported 6 Nov, 10:00 · Updated 10:22

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The 10-nation IIHF Women’s World Championship runs in Denmark from November 6 to 16. Canada opened with a 5-1 win over Sweden, while coverage also highlights a younger Canadian roster and changes in leadership; tournament explainers describe a new format and November scheduling.

Canada beat Sweden 5-1 in its opening game, with Jessie Eldridge scoring twice and adding an assist. Canada’s next group game is against Japan.
Canada’s roster averages 26 years, two months and 22 days, making it the country’s youngest Women’s Worlds lineup since 2013, according to Hockey Canada.
Captain Marie-Philip Poulin is absent after knee surgery for a torn ACL; Renata Fast and Laura Stacey are sharing the captaincy.
The tournament is being held in November for the first time, with the schedule intended to make it easier for top players to participate.
The revised format sends four of five teams in each group to the quarterfinals, and places Canada and the United States in separate groups.