Women's Worlds date change presents challenges for NCAA programs

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A change to the dates of the IIHF Women's World Championship is creating scheduling challenges for NCAA women's hockey programs. The tournament traditionally follows the Frozen Four, and the United States and Canada are prominent participants.

Oct. 16—BEMDIJI — Typically, in the weeks following the Frozen Four, top NCAA women's players have prepared to represent their nations at the IIHF Women's World Championship. Last year's tournament took place in České Budějovice, Czechia, from April 9-20. The Americans beat Canada 4-3 for the gold medal to cap a historic year of U.S. women's hockey in international play. The two nations are ...