The 2024 Women's World Challenge was the 3rd edition of this Para Ice Hockey world competition made for women's teams. This tournament acts as the third and final precursor for a fully fledged Women's World Championship in 2025.[1] For the first time, the tournament was held in Europe in Skien, Norway.
Tournament details | |
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Host country | ![]() |
Venue(s) | Fritidspark, Skien |
Dates | 25–28 October |
Teams | 5 |
Official website | |
[ Skien 2024] | |
United States are the two-time defending champions.
Host selection
editSkien in Norway was given the hosting rights on 20 June 2024.[1]
Teams
editOriginally, the same four teams were going to take part as the previous two editions. However, on 30 August 2024, Team World was split into to separate teams: Team Europe and Team Pacific.[2]
- Canada
- United States
- Great Britain
- Team Europe
- Team Pacific
Rosters
editIn total, the players came from countries.
Format
editThe four teams all played each other in a round robin format. The top two advanced to the final, while bottom 2 played a bronze medal match.
Group stage
editStandings
editPos | Team | Pld | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Gold Medal match |
2 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
3 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bronze Medal match |
4 | Team Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
5 | Team Pacific | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
25 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
25 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
26 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
26 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
27 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
27 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
27 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
27 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
27 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
27 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
Knockout stage
editBronze medal match
edit28 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
Gold medal match
edit28 October | – (–, –, –) | Fritidspark, Skien |
Final rankings
editRank | Team |
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4 | |
5 |
See also
editExternal links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Skien, Norway to host this year's Women's World Challenge". International Paralympic Committee.
- ^ https://www.paralympic.org/news/women-world-challenge-unesco-conference