COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey announced today that Universal Sports will provide live television and streaming coverage of tomorrow’s (April 4) gold-medal game at the 2015 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship in Malmo, Sweden. Opening faceoff is set for 10 a.m. ET. The game will also be re-televised on Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m. ET.
Team USA defeated Russia, 13-1, today in semifinal action to advance to the gold-medal game. The U.S. is now undefeated in four games and has outscored its opponents 30-6. The U.S., the defending world champion, will face Canada, who defeated Finland, 3-0, in the other semifinal game.
Further coverage of the tournament can be found here. Fans can also follow game updates on Twitter @USAHockeyScores and join the conversation by using hashtag #WWC2015.
NOTES: Universal Sports is available through multiple providers in the United States, including DirecTV (ch. 625) and Dish (ch. 402) … The U.S. has played in the gold medal game in all 15 of the previous IIHF Women’s World Championships, capturing the event’s top prize a total of five times (2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013), including four of the last five tournaments and five of the last seven.
