2011 IIHF 12 Nations Tournament
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The IIHF 12 Nations Invitational Tournament Series was held in Vierumäki
, Finland (August 24-31)and Courchevel
, France (August 28-30). The competing nations will be the national women's teams. This is a new tournament introduced by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The goal is to close the large gaps in skill between countries by providing more competitive opportunities. The eight competing countries in Vierumaki, Finland are Canada, United States, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland, Slovakia
and Japan. France
, Germany, Norway
and the Czech Republic
are playing in a mini-tournament simultaneously in Courchevel
, France.
Mistaken Identity. The name of the tournament was mistakenly printed on several publications and websites as the "IIHF 8 Nations Tournament". The "IIHF 12 Nations Invitational Tournament Series" was the official name for the tournament.
The teams exchanged goals late in the second period. Brianna Decker
scored for the US, while Jayna Hefford
replied with a power play goal. Afterwards, Genevieve Lacasse
and Jessie Vetter made a combined 31 saves in the third period and overtime, forcing a shootout between the rivals. In the first five rounds of said shootout, Hefford and Kelli Stack
traded goals. Afterwards, Hefford proceeded to give Canada another lead as she scored again in the shootout. Jennifer Wakefield followed to beat Vetter for the game winner.
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Vierumäki
Vierumäki is a village located in the Finnish municipality Heinola in the region Päijänne Tavastia, Province of Southern Finland. It is known for hosting international ice hall sports events.-Curling:...
, Finland (August 24-31)and Courchevel
Courchevel
Courchevel is the name of a ski resort located in the commune of Saint-Bon-Tarentaise in the French Alps, in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes region. It is a part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski area in the world...
, France (August 28-30). The competing nations will be the national women's teams. This is a new tournament introduced by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The goal is to close the large gaps in skill between countries by providing more competitive opportunities. The eight competing countries in Vierumaki, Finland are Canada, United States, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland, Slovakia
Slovakia women's national ice hockey team
The Slovak women's national ice hockey team represents Slovakia at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Slovak Ice Hockey Federation...
and Japan. France
France women's national ice hockey team
The French women's national ice hockey team represents France at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace. As of 2011, France has 952 female players...
, Germany, Norway
Norway women's national ice hockey team
The Norwegian women's national ice hockey team is the women's national ice hockey team in Norway. The team represents Norway at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships and is controlled by Norges Ishockeyforbund...
and the Czech Republic
Czech Republic women's national ice hockey team
The Czech women's national ice hockey team represents Czech Republic at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by Czech Ice Hockey Association. As of 2011, Czech Republic has 2,085 female players...
are playing in a mini-tournament simultaneously in Courchevel
Courchevel
Courchevel is the name of a ski resort located in the commune of Saint-Bon-Tarentaise in the French Alps, in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes region. It is a part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski area in the world...
, France.
Mistaken Identity. The name of the tournament was mistakenly printed on several publications and websites as the "IIHF 8 Nations Tournament". The "IIHF 12 Nations Invitational Tournament Series" was the official name for the tournament.
Round robin
- August 29: Jayna HeffordJayna HeffordJayna Hefford is a women's ice hockey player. Hefford played forward for the Canadian women's team at the Winter Olympics in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010...
scored once in regulation time and twice in the shootout as Canada triumphed against the United States by a 4-3 mark in an exhibition game. Hilary Knight scored on the Americans' first two shots for a 2-0 lead just 1:55 in as Liz Knox was pulled from the game. Gillian AppsGillian AppsGillian Mary Apps is a women's ice hockey player. She is the granddaughter of Hockey Hall of Fame member Syl Apps and the daughter of former National Hockey League player Syl Apps, Jr...
tallied a goal less than a minute after Knight’s second goal and Jocelyne Larocque evened at 7:41, as four goals were registered in the first eight minutes.
The teams exchanged goals late in the second period. Brianna Decker
Brianna Decker
Brianna Decker is a women's ice hockey player for the Wisconsin Badgers. She is a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team.-NCAA:...
scored for the US, while Jayna Hefford
Jayna Hefford
Jayna Hefford is a women's ice hockey player. Hefford played forward for the Canadian women's team at the Winter Olympics in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010...
replied with a power play goal. Afterwards, Genevieve Lacasse
Geneviève Lacasse
Geneviève Lacasse is a member of the Canada women's national ice hockey team. She has represented Canada in international tournaments. In addition, she is a goaltender for the Providence Friars women's ice hockey program....
and Jessie Vetter made a combined 31 saves in the third period and overtime, forcing a shootout between the rivals. In the first five rounds of said shootout, Hefford and Kelli Stack
Kelli Stack
Kelli Stack is an American ice hockey forward. She is a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. Stack competed for the Boston College Eagles women's ice hockey program and after completing her Olympic commitment, returned to Boston College for her senior year of 2010-11...
traded goals. Afterwards, Hefford proceeded to give Canada another lead as she scored again in the shootout. Jennifer Wakefield followed to beat Vetter for the game winner.
August 24
| Date | Teams | Result | Notes |
| August 24 | USA vs. Russia | USA, 12-0 | Hat trick scored by Hilary Knight Hilary Knight (ice hockey) Hilary Knight is an American ice hockey forward. She is a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team.... |
| August 24 | Canada vs. Switzerland | Canada, 16-0 | Jayna Hefford Jayna Hefford Jayna Hefford is a women's ice hockey player. Hefford played forward for the Canadian women's team at the Winter Olympics in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010... scored a hat trick |
| August 24 | Finland vs. Japan | Finland, 7-0 | |
| August 24 | Sweden vs. Slovakia | Sweden, 4-1 | |
August 25
| Date | Teams | Result | Notes |
| August 25 | USA vs. Japan | USA, 13-0 | Kelli Stack Kelli Stack Kelli Stack is an American ice hockey forward. She is a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. Stack competed for the Boston College Eagles women's ice hockey program and after completing her Olympic commitment, returned to Boston College for her senior year of 2010-11... and Jen Schoullis Jen Schoullis Jen Schoullis was a women's ice hockey player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey program who made her debut for the United States women's national ice hockey team at the 2011 IIHF Women's World Championship.... each scored a hat trick |
| August 25 | Canada vs. Russia | Canada, 14-1 | Meghan Agosta Meghan Agosta Meghan Agosta is a women's ice hockey forward, currently playing for Mercyhurst College. Agosta played for the Canada women's national ice hockey team. She has represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, winning gold medals at both... scored a hat trick and added two assists |
| August 25 | Finland vs. Slovakia | Finland, 2-0 | |
| August 25 | Sweden vs. Switzerland | Sweden, 4-2 | |
August 27
| Date | Teams | Result | Notes |
| August 27 | USA vs. Switzerland | USA, 11-1 | |
| August 27 | Canada vs. Slovakia | Canada, 11-0 | Vicki Bendus Vicki Bendus Vicki Bendus is a hockey player for the Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey program. She was the winner of the 2010 Patty Kazmaier Award, awarded to the top player in women's NCAA hockey. She was also selected for the Canadian national women's team that will compete in the 2010 Four Nations Cup.... registered a hat trick and added one assist Canada outshot Slovakia 73-8 |
| August 27 | Finland vs. Russia | Finland, 2-1 | |
| August 27 | Sweden vs. Japan | Sweden, 8-2 | |
August 28
| Date | Teams | Result | Notes |
| August 28 | USA vs. Canada | USA, 4-0 | Shutout by Molly Schaus Molly Schaus Molly Schaus is an American ice hockey goaltender. She is a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. She was drafted 2nd overall by the Boston Blades in the 2011 CWHL Draft.-Early life:... |
| August 28 | Sweden vs. Russia | Sweden, 4-3 | |
| August 28 | Finland vs. Switzerland | Finland, 12-0 | |
| August 28 | Slovakia vs. Japan | Slovakia, 4-0 | |
August 30
| Date | Teams | Result | Notes |
| August 30 | Canada vs. Finland | Canada, 3-2 | Caroline Ouellette Caroline Ouellette Caroline Ouellette is a Canadian ice hockey player. She is a member of the Canadian national women's ice hockey team and a member of Montreal Stars... had three assists |
| August 30 | USA vs. Sweden | USA, 2-0 | |
August 31
| Date | Teams | Result | Notes |
| August 31 | Sweden vs. Canada | Sweden, 6-4 | Canada lost for just the second time in 66 all-time international meetings against Sweden by a 6-4 mark. |
| August 31 | USA vs. Finland | USA, 6-0 | Molly Schaus Molly Schaus Molly Schaus is an American ice hockey goaltender. She is a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. She was drafted 2nd overall by the Boston Blades in the 2011 CWHL Draft.-Early life:... and Jessie Vetter both played and shared the shutout |
September 2 and 3
| Date | Teams | Result | Notes |
| September 2 | Sweden vs. Finland | Sweden, 3-1 | |
| September 3 | Sweden vs. Finland | Sweden, 4-2 | |
Schedule
| Date | Teams | Result | Notes |
| August 28 | France vs. Germany | Germany, 2-1 | |
| August 28 | Czech Republic vs. Norway | Norway, 5-3 | |
| August 29 | Czech Republic vs. Germany | Germany, 4-1 | |
| August 29 | France vs. Norway | Norway, 6-1 | |
| August 30 | Germany vs. Norway | Germany, 4-3 (OT) | |
Group A
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 8 | ||
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |||
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |||
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 5 | +36 | 6 |
Group B
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||||
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 32 | -27 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 32 | |||
| 0 | |||||||||
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 43 | -40 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 4 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 4 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |