SYDNEY, Nova Scotia – The U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team will face Sweden with a spot in the gold medal game on the line at the 2026 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship on Saturday (Jan. 17).
Puck drop is set for 3 p.m. ET and can be viewed live on ESPN+.
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TODAY'S MATCH UP
Today's game marks the team's semifinal match at the 2026 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship. With a win, Team USA will advance to the gold medal game on Sunday.
IN THE SEMIFINALS
The U.S. holds a 16-0-0-1 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record all time at this tournament in semifinal games. The team's lone loss in the semifinals came at the hands of Sweden in 2023. Since then, the U.S. has outscored opponents 6-3 in the last two semifinal games.
MAKING THE SEMIFINALS
Team USA has advanced to the semifinals of the IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship in every tournament staged, marking the 18th straight tournament they are playing in the semifinals.
ALL TIME AGAINST SWEDEN
Team USA and Sweden have met 19 times at this tournament prior to today, with the U.S. holding a 17-1-0-1 advantage. The U.S. has outscored Sweden, 98-17, all time.
DALEY TIES SINGLE-TOURNAMENT GOAL RECORD
Forward Jane Daley recorded two goals in Thursday's 9-0 win over Hungary, bringing her total to 11 for the entire tournament. That ties the IIHF single-tournament goal record set by fellow American Haley Skarupa in 2012. One more goal breaks the record. Daley has 15 points on the tournament
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