Definition: Introduced in 1990, the women's tournament was intially held every two years. It is now held annualy, except during Olympic years. Canada won every title until 2005, when the United States won its first world women's championship. See also:
World Hockey Championship
World Under-18 Hockey Championship
World Cup of Hockey
World Junior Hockey Championship
World Women's Hockey Championship
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