Key Details of Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team
As the foundational step in Hockey Canada’s women’s high-performance program, Canada's National Women’s Under-18 Team is dedicated to developing the next generation of hockey stars. The team competes annually in a summer series against the United States and at the IIHF U18 Women's World Championship, where it has established itself as a perennial powerhouse with a record eight gold medals.
International Success:
Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team has built a legacy of excellence at the world championship:
- IIHF U18 Women's World Championship Gold Medals: 8 (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025)
Team Records & History:
- First International Game: Canada 11 – 2 Czech Republic (January 7, 2008)
- Biggest Win: Canada 17 – 0 Finland (2008) & Canada 17 – 0 Japan (2025)
- Notable Alumni: Marie-Philip Poulin (Top Scorer & Points Leader), Erin Ambrose (Most Games Played)
Featured Tournaments:
IIHF U18 Women's World Championship
The premier global event for women's under-18 hockey, organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
- Founded: 2008
- Format: Top-ranked national teams from IIHF member countries compete for the world title.
- Canada’s Record: The team has appeared in all 17 editions of the tournament, capturing a leading eight gold medals, most recently in 2025.
Summer Series vs. USA
A key annual development and rivalry series that serves as a critical evaluation event.
- Format: A series of games played in Canada or the United States.
- Purpose: To prepare and evaluate athletes for the upcoming world championship in a high-intensity, cross-border rivalry.
Legacy & Impact:
Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team is the essential pipeline for Canada’s senior women’s program, having developed countless players who have gone on to win Olympic and World Championship gold. The team’s sustained success showcases the depth of female hockey in Canada and reinforces the country's commitment to growing the women's game from the grassroots up.
| IIHF U18 Women's World Championship | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze | CAN | Location |
| 2025 | CAN | USA | CZE | 1st | Vantaa, FIN |
| 2024 | USA | CZE | CAN | 3rd | Zug, SUI |
| 2023 | CAN | SWE | USA | 1st | Östersund, SWE |
| 2022 | CAN | USA | FIN | 1st | Madison, Wis. |
| 2021 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | Linköping & Mjölby, SWE | |||
| 2020 | USA | CAN | RUS | 2nd | Bratislava, SVK |
| 2019 | CAN | USA | FIN | 1st | Obihiro, JPN |
| 2018 | USA | SWE | CAN | 3rd | Dmitrov, RUS |
| 2017 | USA | CAN | RUS | 2nd | Prerov & Zlin, CZE |
| 2016 | USA | CAN | SWE | 2nd | St. Catharines, Ont. |
| 2015 | USA | CAN | RUS | 2nd | Buffalo, N.Y. |
| 2014 | CAN | USA | CZE | 1st | Budapest, HUN |
| 2013 | CAN | USA | SWE | 1st | Heinola, FIN |
| 2012 | CAN | USA | SWE | 1st | Zlin, CZE |
| 2011 | USA | CAN | FIN | 2nd | Stockholm, SWE |
| 2010 | CAN | USA | SWE | 1st | Chicago, Ill. |
| 2009 | USA | CAN | SWE | 2nd | Fussen, GER |
| 2008 | USA | CAN | CZE | 2nd | Calgary, Alta. |
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