2023 Women's World Challenge Explained

Tourney Name:Women's World Challenge
Year:2023
Country:United States
Dates:31 August–3 September
Num Teams:4
Venues:Cornerstone Community Center, Green Bay
Type:ish
Winners:USA
Count:2
Second:CAN
Third:Team World
Fourth:GBR
Games:8
Goals:47
Prevseason:2022
Nextseason:2024
Website:Green Bay 2023

The 2023 Women's World Challenge (or for sponsorship reasons, the 2023 Women's World Challenge presented by Citi) was the 2nd edition of this Para Ice Hockey world competition made for women's teams. This tournament acts as a precursor for a fully fledged Women's World Championship in 2025.[1] For the second time, the tournament was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin in the United States. United States were the defending champions and successfully defended their title after beating Canada, 2–0, in the Gold Medal match.[2] While Team World defeated Great Britain 7–0 to claim bronze.

Host selection

Green Bay, in Wisconsin, was given the hosting rights after holding the inaugural edition in 2022.[3]

Teams

Originally, five teams were going to take part: Canada, United States, Great Britain, Team Europe and Team Asia.[3]

But due to travel complications, there was no Team Asia so a Team World was brought back for the tournament, ensuring that every team that participated in 2022 was brought back.

Sponsor

Just like in 2022, Citi is the sponsor for the competition.[4]

Broadcasting rights

The games were streamed live on the Green Bay 2023 website, World Para Ice Hockey Facebook page and Paralympics Games YouTube channel.

Rosters

See main article: 2023 Women's World Challenge rosters. In total, the players came from 11 countries.[5]

Format

The 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

Standings

All times are Central Daylight Time (–05:00 GMT).

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Knockout stage

Final rankings

RankTeam
Team World
4

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://thehockeynews.com/womens/other-news/womens-world-para-ice-hockey-challenge-returning-to-green-bay#:~:text=After%20a%20successful%20first%20event%20a%20year%20ago%2C,the%20inaugural%20women%27s%20World%20Championships%20scheduled%20for%202025.
  2. Web site: Unstoppable Team USA retain title beating Canada 2-0. International Paralympic Committee.
  3. Web site: Women's World Challenge Presented by Citi returns to Green Bay. International Paralympic Committee.
  4. Web site: Stage set for Women's World Challenge with top action. International Paralympic Committee.
  5. Web site: TEAM ROSTERS_Green Bay 2023. International Paralympic Committee.