Olympic Games (Women) OG (W) 1997-1998
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1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
USA Olympics finished first in the 1997-98 OG (W) standings with 10 points. Canada Olympics (8 points) and Finland Olympics (6 points) followed.
1997-1998 OG (W) Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  USA Olympics | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 33 | 7 | 26 | 10 | 2.00 | Champion  |
| 2. |  Canada Olympics | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 28 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 1.60 | Final loss |
| 3. |  Finland Olympics | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 27 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 1.20 | Bronze game win |
| 4. |  China Olympics | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 10 | 15 | -5 | 4 | 0.80 | Bronze game loss |
| 5. |  Sweden Olympics | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | - | - | 10 | 21 | -11 | 2 | 0.40 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. |  Japan Olympics | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | - | - | 2 | 45 | -43 | 0 | 0.00 | Did not make playoffs |
1997-1998 OG (W) Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Riikka Sallinen (F) | 6 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 4 |
| 2. | Danielle Goyette (F) | 6 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 3. | Karyn Bye (F) | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| 4. | Cammi Granato (F) | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 5. | Katie King (F) | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
1997-1998 OG (W) Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sarah Tueting (G) | 4 | 1.15 | .938 |
| 2. | Manon Rhéaume (G) | 4 | 1.15 | .926 |
| 3. | Charlotte Götesson (G) | 2 | 2.50 | .906 |
| 4. | Tuula Puputti (G) | 5 | 1.55 | .896 |
| 5. | Hong Guo (G) | 6 | 2.75 | .893 |
Women's Hockey Olympics Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 OG (W) Demographics
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Women's Hockey Olympics Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 USA Olympics |  Canada Olympics | 2 - 1 (OT 64:07) | |
 Switzerland Olympics |  Sweden Olympics | 2 - 1 (OT 69:09) | |
| Canada Olympics | Switzerland Olympics | 2 - 1 | |
| USA Olympics | Sweden Olympics | 5 - 0 | |
 Finland Olympics | Switzerland Olympics | 0 - 1 |
Women's Hockey Olympics Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canada Olympics | 20 | 113 | 5'7" | 150 lbs | 27.10 |
| 2. | China Olympics | 20 | 101 | 5'5" | 143 lbs | 24.50 |
| 3. | Finland Olympics | 20 | 107 | 5'5" | 137 lbs | 24.55 |
| 4. | Japan Olympics | 20 | 98 | 5'3" | 128 lbs | 23.15 |
| 5. | Sweden Olympics | 20 | 95 | 5'7" | 152 lbs | 24.75 |
| 6. | USA Olympics | 20 | 115 | 5'6" | 146 lbs | 24.20 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Estelle Duvin (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies | SWHL A | 9 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 6 |
| 2. |  Sinja Leemann (F) | 2026-2027 | SC Bern Frauen | SWHL A | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 4 |
| 3. | Mira Jungåker (D) | 2026-2027 | Ohio State Univ. | NCAA | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 |
| 4. |  Valeria Ivanova (F) | 2026-2027 | Agidel Ufa | Russia | 9 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
| 5. | Lara Stalder (F) | 2026-2027 | EVZ Women's Team | SWHL A | 7 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 2 |
| 6. | Joy Dunne (F) | 2026-2027 | Ohio State Univ. | NCAA | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 6 |
| 7. | Olga Sosina (F) | 2026-2027 | Agidel Ufa | Russia | 9 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 4 |
| 8. | Mira Hallin (F) | 2026-2027 | MoDo Hockey | SDHL | 8 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| 9. | Hilda Svensson (F) | 2026-2027 | Ohio State Univ. | NCAA | 8 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| 10. | Karoliina Rantamäki (F) | 2026-2027 | Kiekko-Espoo | Auroraliiga | 12 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
Regular Season
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 26 | 18 | 33 | 51 |
| 2. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 27 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| 3. | Hilary Knight (F) | 29 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
| 4. | Jenny Potter (F) | 21 | 11 | 21 | 32 |
| 5. | Cherie Piper (F) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 27 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| 2. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 26 | 18 | 33 | 51 |
| 3. | Meghan Agosta (F) | 20 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 4. | Alina Müller (F) | 26 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5. | Hilary Knight (F) | 29 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 26 | 18 | 33 | 51 |
| 2. | Jenny Potter (F) | 21 | 11 | 21 | 32 |
| 3. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 27 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| 4. | Hilary Knight (F) | 29 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
| 5. | Rebecca Johnston (F) | 22 | 8 | 18 | 26 |
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tricia Dunn-Luoma (F) | 16 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| 2. | Gunilla Andersson (D) | 20 | 5 | 12 | 40 |
| 3. | Angela Ruggiero (D) | 21 | 6 | 15 | 38 |
| 4. |  Linda De Rocco (D) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 5. | Anna Shokhina (F) | 17 | 5 | 11 | 33 |
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hilary Knight (F) | 29 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
| 2. | Michelle Karvinen (F) | 29 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 3. | Nicole Bullo (D) | 29 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 4. | Jenni Hiirikoski (D) | 28 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| 5. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 27 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cherie Piper (F) | 15 | 15 | 30 | 2.00 |
| 2. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 26 | 18 | 51 | 1.96 |
| 3. | Natalie Darwitz (F) | 15 | 14 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 4. | Cammi Granato (F) | 11 | 10 | 18 | 1.64 |
| 5. | Danielle Goyette (F) | 16 | 15 | 25 | 1.56 |
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sarah Nurse (F) | 2021-2022 | OG (W) | 7 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 2.57 | 4 |
| 2. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 2021-2022 | OG (W) | 7 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 2.43 | 6 |
| 3. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 2005-2006 | OG (W) | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 3.40 | 6 |
| 4. | Meghan Agosta (F) | 2009-2010 | OG (W) | 5 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 3.00 | 2 |
| 5. | Cherie Piper (F) | 2005-2006 | OG (W) | 5 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 3.00 | 0 |
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Meghan Agosta (F) | 2009-2010 | OG (W) | 5 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 3.00 | 2 |
| 2. | Brianne Jenner (F) | 2021-2022 | OG (W) | 7 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 2.00 | 2 |
| 3. | Stefanie Marty (F) | 2009-2010 | OG (W) | 5 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 2.20 | 6 |
| 4. | Sarah Fillier (F) | 2021-2022 | OG (W) | 7 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1.57 | 0 |
| 5. | Danielle Goyette (F) | 1997-1998 | OG (W) | 6 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 1.50 | 10 |
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sarah Nurse (F) | 2021-2022 | OG (W) | 7 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 2.57 | 4 |
| 2. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 2005-2006 | OG (W) | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 3.40 | 6 |
| 3. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 2021-2022 | OG (W) | 7 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 2.43 | 6 |
| 4. | Natalie Spooner (F) | 2021-2022 | OG (W) | 7 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 2.00 | 0 |
| 5. | Claire Thompson (D) | 2021-2022 | OG (W) | 7 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 1.86 | 2 |
Women's Hockey Olympics All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Linda De Rocco (D) | 2005-2006 | OG (W) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 34 |
| 2. | Kathrin Lehmann (F) | 2005-2006 | OG (W) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.00 | 29 |
| 3. | Anna Shokhina (F) | 2017-2018 | OG (W) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.83 | 29 |
| 4. | Tricia Dunn-Luoma (F) | 2001-2002 | OG (W) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 29 |
| 5. | Evelina Raselli (F) | 2013-2014 | OG (W) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 25 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of Women's Hockey Olympics Champions
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| USA Olympics | |
| Canada Olympics | |
| USA Olympics | |
| Canada Olympics | |
| Canada Olympics | |
| Canada Olympics | |
| Canada Olympics | |
| USA Olympics |
Women's Hockey Olympics Awards
- Olympic (W) All-Star Team
- Olympic (W) Best Defender
- Olympic (W) Best Face-Off Percentage
- Olympic (W) Best Forward
- Olympic (W) Best GAA
- Olympic (W) Best Goaltender
- Olympic (W) Best Plus/Minus
- Olympic (W) Best SVS%
- Olympic (W) Bronze Medal
- Olympic (W) Gold Medal
- Olympic (W) Most Assists
- Olympic (W) Most Goals
- Olympic (W) Most Penalized Player
- Olympic (W) Most Points
- Olympic (W) Most Points by Defenseman
- Olympic (W) Most Valuable Player
- Olympic (W) Silver Medal