IHF Tournaments: Best of the U18 Women’s Worlds

IHF Tournaments: Best of the U18 Women’s Worlds. Often at IIHF tournaments, we have witnessed only partial capturing of the directorate awards and tournament all-star team. The same happened at the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship. 

The U.S. cities of Madison and Middleton were asked to step up for hosting the rescheduled games of tournaments. However, the young women were asked to wear the jerseys again for contributing with their skill and talent. 

Best Player Picks For U18 Women’s IIHF Tournaments 

Here are some of the top-notch player picks for diverse and fun categories of U18 Women’s Worlds – 

Best Statement Shutout

Finland has already proven their capability by defeating Canada in multi-levels of IIHF competitions. The nation has already been dominating in the Olympics for the men’s category. Now, they’ve got the U18 Women’s Worlds milestone in 2022 with the courtesy of goalie Emilia Kyrkko. 

They have shown tremendous games with positions, focuses, and reflexes to lead the Finland team to 2-0 over Canada. They had been trying the same ten times and got successful in this attempt. The competition is ever rising and only time will tell if Kyrkko can be the star goalie while making an impact on the senior team. However, Kyrkko had an amazing start in the beginning and is on the path of setting up a new history. 

Best Solo Scoring Effort

Tessa Janecke of the US has got the tremendous and remarkable statistic to deal with the face-off percentage. The 18-year-old Janacke was leading the tournament with a 72% success rate. Other than that, Illinois from Orangeville was also displaying some of the jaw-dropping goals to counter 2-0 against Finland. Janecke has been surprising the finishing goalie and other players on the field with cuts and quick reflexes. 

Best Player Comeback

Jade Iginla is not missing the 2022 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship post the news of her injury. There were even announcements done, but it seems she had some other plans. 

The gritty daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer has made the Canadian fans happy with the decision. Because of Iginla missing the games, Canada was not able to hold a firm grip on the game. But with her return, Canadians are having high hopes to bring all the difference. She showed a great performance and hustle while returning to register a 7-0 quarter win over Slovakia.