The 2022 Women's World Challenge (or for sponsorship reasons, the 2022 Women's World Challenge presented by Citi) was the inaugural 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. The tournament was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin in the United States. United States won the tournament after beating Canada, 5âÂÂ1, in the Gold Medal match. While Team World defeated Great Britain 7âÂÂ0 to secure bronze.
For the first edition, Green Bay, in Wisconsin, was given the hosting rights.
Four teams took part: Canada, United States, Great Britain, Team World.
Citi is the sponsor for the competition.
The games were streamed live on the Green Bay 2022 website, World Para Ice Hockey Facebook page and Paralympics Games YouTube channel.
In total, the players came from 7 countries.
Head coach: Tara Chrisholm
Head coach: Ian Offers
Head coach: Rose Misiewicz
Head coach: Espen Hedge
For the first time ever in an international Para Ice Hockey competition, there was an all-female officiating crew.
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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.
All times are Central Daylight Time (âÂÂ05:00 GMT).