Women's World Championship WC (W) 2015-2016
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2015-2016
2015-2016 Season
USA finished first in the 2015-16 WC (W) standings with 9 points. Sweden (8 points) and Canada (6 points) followed.
2015-2016 WC (W) Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | |||||||||||||
| 1. |  USA | 3 | 3 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 3.00 | Champion |
| 2. |  Canada | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 2.00 | Final loss |
| 3. |  Finland | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 3 | 1.00 | Bronze game loss |
| 4. |  Russia | 3 | 0 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21 | -17 | 0 | 0.00 | Bronze game win |
| Group B | |||||||||||||
| 1. |  Sweden | 3 | 2 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2.67 | Placement game win |
| 2. |  Czechia | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 | Placement game loss |
| 3. |  Switzerland | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 | Saved in relegation |
| 4. |  Japan | 3 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 | Relegated |
2015-2016 WC (W) Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hilary Knight (F) | 5 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2. | Christine Meier (D) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 3. | Jocelyne Lamoureux (F) | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 4. | Lara Stalder (F) | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| 5. | Rebecca Johnston (F) | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
2015-2016 WC (W) Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nicole Hensley (G) | 1 | 0.00 | 1.000 |
| 2. | Alex Cavallini (G) | 3 | 0.31 | .986 |
| 3. | Emerance Maschmeyer (G) | 3 | 1.25 | .956 |
| 4. | Florence Schelling (G) | 5 | 1.58 | .932 |
| 5. | Meeri Räisänen (G) | 6 | 2.43 | .921 |
2015-2016 WC (W) Demographics
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WC Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 USA |  Canada | 4 - 3 (OT 77:06) | |
 Finland |  Czechia | 4 - 3 (OT 64:52) | |
| Canada | Finland | 8 - 1 | |
| USA | Czechia | 2 - 1 | |
 Switzerland |  Sweden | 3 - 2 |
WC Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canada | 23 | 436 | 5'8" | 157 lbs | 26.00 |
| 2. | Czechia | 23 | 169 | 5'6" | 146 lbs | 21.43 |
| 3. | Finland | 23 | 411 | 5'7" | 148 lbs | 23.83 |
| 4. | Japan | 23 | 245 | 5'4" | 128 lbs | 24.57 |
| 5. | Russia | 23 | 568 | 5'6" | 148 lbs | 24.61 |
| 6. | Sweden | 23 | 376 | 5'7" | 150 lbs | 23.70 |
| 7. | Switzerland | 23 | 390 | 5'5" | 141 lbs | 22.96 |
| 8. | USA | 23 | 389 | 5'7" | 148 lbs | 24.39 |
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. | Kiira Yrjänen (F) | 2026-2027 | Kiekko-Espoo | Auroraliiga | 11 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| 3. | Emma Ekoluoma (F) | 2026-2027 | Ilves | Auroraliiga | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 0 |
| 4. | Sinja Leemann (F) | 2026-2027 | SC Bern Frauen | SWHL A | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 4 |
| 5. | Yelizaveta Rodnova (F) | 2026-2027 | Agidel Ufa | Russia | 9 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 0 |
| 6. |  Charleen Poindl (F) | 2026-2027 | OHA Mavericks Tardiff U22 | OWHL U22 AA (W) | 11 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| 7. | Valeria Ivanova (F) | 2026-2027 | Agidel Ufa | Russia | 9 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
| 8. | Lara Stalder (F) | 2026-2027 | EVZ Women's Team | SWHL A | 7 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 2 |
| 9. | Joy Dunne (F) | 2026-2027 | Ohio State Univ. | NCAA | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 6 |
| 10. | Anni Montonen (F) | 2026-2027 | Kiekko-Espoo | Auroraliiga | 12 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 |
Regular Season
WC All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hilary Knight (F) | 87 | 67 | 53 | 120 |
| 2. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 72 | 39 | 50 | 89 |
| 3. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 61 | 37 | 49 | 86 |
| 4. | Jayna Hefford (F) | 60 | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| 5. | Kendall Coyne Schofield (F) | 65 | 31 | 49 | 80 |
WC All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hilary Knight (F) | 87 | 67 | 53 | 120 |
| 2. | Cammi Granato (F) | 43 | 44 | 34 | 78 |
| 3. | Jayna Hefford (F) | 60 | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| 4. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 72 | 39 | 50 | 89 |
| 5. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 61 | 37 | 49 | 86 |
WC All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hilary Knight (F) | 87 | 67 | 53 | 120 |
| 2. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 72 | 39 | 50 | 89 |
| 3. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 61 | 37 | 49 | 86 |
| 4. | Kendall Coyne Schofield (F) | 65 | 31 | 49 | 80 |
| 5. | Caroline Ouellette (F) | 59 | 23 | 45 | 68 |
WC All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lara Stalder (F) | 49 | 18 | 45 | 79 |
| 2. | Yekaterina Smolentseva (F) | 54 | 20 | 40 | 77 |
| 3. | Rosa Lindstedt (D) | 57 | 8 | 15 | 64 |
| 4. | Phoebe Staenz (F) | 42 | 7 | 17 | 62 |
| 5. | Jocelyne Larocque (D) | 71 | 2 | 31 | 60 |
WC All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jenni Hiirikoski (D) | 96 | 15 | 45 | 60 |
| 2. | Hilary Knight (F) | 87 | 67 | 53 | 120 |
| 3. | Michelle Karvinen (F) | 74 | 25 | 37 | 62 |
| 4. | Marie-Philip Poulin (F) | 72 | 39 | 50 | 89 |
| 5. | Jocelyne Larocque (D) | 71 | 2 | 29 | 31 |
WC All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kim Urech (F) | 5 | 8 | 14 | 2.80 |
| 2. | Susana Yuen (F) | 5 | 5 | 12 | 2.40 |
| 3. | Shirley Cameron (F) | 5 | 5 | 11 | 2.20 |
| 4. | Krissy Wendell-Pohl (F) | 29 | 21 | 59 | 2.03 |
| 5. | Cammi Granato (F) | 43 | 44 | 78 | 1.81 |
WC All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cindy Curley (F) | 1989-1990 | WC (W) | - | 11 | 12 | 23 | - | 2 |
| 2. | Taylor Fox (F) | 2021-2022 | WC (W) | 7 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 2.57 | 2 |
| 3. | Amanda Kessel (F) | 2021-2022 | WC (W) | 7 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 2.43 | 4 |
| 4. | Cammi Granato (F) | 1989-1990 | WC (W) | 5 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 2.80 | 4 |
| 5. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 2006-2007 | WC (W) | 5 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2.80 | 0 |
WC All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cindy Curley (F) | 1989-1990 | WC (W) | - | 11 | 12 | 23 | - | 2 |
| 2. | Angela James (F) | 1989-1990 | WC (W) | 5 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 2.60 | 10 |
| 3. | Cammi Granato (F) | 1989-1990 | WC (W) | 5 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 2.80 | 4 |
| 4. | Danielle Goyette (F) | 1993-1994 | WC (W) | 5 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 2.40 | 0 |
| 5. | Hayley Wickenheiser (F) | 2006-2007 | WC (W) | 5 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2.80 | 0 |
WC All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cindy Curley (F) | 1989-1990 | WC (W) | - | 11 | 12 | 23 | - | 2 |
| 2. | Taylor Fox (F) | 2021-2022 | WC (W) | 7 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 2.57 | 2 |
| 3. | Amanda Kessel (F) | 2021-2022 | WC (W) | 7 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 2.43 | 4 |
| 4. | Krissy Wendell-Pohl (F) | 1999-2000 | WC (W) | 5 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 2.60 | 6 |
| 5. | Taylor Fox (F) | 2022-2023 | WC (W) | 7 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 1.71 | 6 |
WC All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lara Stalder (F) | 2022-2023 | WC (W) | 7 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1.57 | 35 |
| 2. |  Xueting Qi (D) | 2008-2009 | WC (W) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.25 | 35 |
| 3. | Yekaterina Smolentseva (F) | 2007-2008 | WC (W) | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1.50 | 33 |
| 4. | Abbey Murphy (F) | 2022-2023 | WC (W) | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1.14 | 31 |
| 5. | Denisa Křížová (F) | 2023-2024 | WC (W) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.29 | 29 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of WC Champions
WC Awards
- World Championship (W) All-Star Team
- World Championship (W) Best Defender
- World Championship (W) Best Face-Off Percentage
- World Championship (W) Best Forward
- World Championship (W) Best GAA
- World Championship (W) Best Goaltender
- World Championship (W) Best Plus/Minus
- World Championship (W) Best SVS%
- World Championship (W) Bronze Medal
- World Championship (W) Gold Medal
- World Championship (W) Most Assists
- World Championship (W) Most Assists by Defenseman
- World Championship (W) Most Goals
- World Championship (W) Most Goals by Defenseman
- World Championship (W) Most Penalized Player
- World Championship (W) Most Points
- World Championship (W) Most Points by Defenseman
- World Championship (W) MVP
- World Championship (W) Silver Medal
- World Championship (W) Top 3 Player on Team