# Women's World Hockey Championship

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womens-world-hockey-championship
> Updated: 2026-11-08T20:49:36.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In late October 2026, the United States defeated Canada 4-0 in an exhibition game in Plymouth, Michigan, as part of warm-up preparations for the women's world hockey championship. 

By November 8, the championship tournament was underway in Herning and Esbjerg, Denmark. Canada maintained a perfect record during the round-robin stage with decisive victories over Japan and Denmark. 

Following a 9-0 shutout against Japan, where goaltender Eve Gascon stopped all shots faced, Canada defeated host nation Denmark 10-0. In the match against Denmark, Emma Maltais scored twice, while Kayle Osborne earned the shutout.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Canada dominates Japan and Denmark at Women's World Hockey Championship

Canada remains undefeated at the Women's World Hockey Championship following dominant 9-0 and 10-0 shutout victories over Japan and Denmark.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-defeats-japan-9-0-in-womens-world-hockey-championship

### 2026-10-31: United States defeats Canada 4-0 in women's hockey exhibition

The United States beat Canada 4-0 in a second exhibition game in Plymouth, Michigan, ahead of the women's world hockey championship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-defeats-canada-4-0-in-womens-hockey-exhibition

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Cite as: Women's World Hockey Championship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/womens-world-hockey-championship