2010 in women's ice hockey

Lore & Background

The 2010 Vancouver Olympics were a highlight, with Canada setting a record for the most lopsided win in women's Olympic hockey history, defeating Slovakia 18–0 on February 14. Jayna Hefford and Meghan Agosta each scored three goals in that game. Hayley Wickenheiser became the all-time leading Olympic goal scorer on February 17, and Meghan Agosta scored a record third Olympic hat-trick in the match against Sweden to move on to eight goals in this tournament, equalling Danielle Goyette's record for most goals in one Olympic tournament, set in 1998. Canada's gold medal victory was followed by an on-ice celebration involving beer and cigars, which the International Olympic Committee announced it would investigate due to concerns about underage drinking by 18-year-old Marie-Philip Poulin.

Reader's Guide

The 2010 season underscored Canada's dominance in women's hockey, as the national team won the Olympic gold, the Four Nations Cup, the IIHF World Women's U18 Championship, and the MLP Nations Cup. The Minnesota Whitecaps' Clarkson Cup victory marked the first time a U.S. team won that trophy.

The NCAA Frozen Four saw Minnesota Duluth win its fifth title in overtime, with Cornell goaltender Amanda Mazzotta setting a record for most saves in an NCAA championship game (61). The year also featured notable individual milestones, such as Meghan Agosta becoming the second Mercyhurst player to reach 100 career assists, and Bailey Bram recording her 100th career point. The CWHL expanded to Boston, naming former New Hampshire goaltender Erin Whitten as head coach.

Did You Know?

• The Minnesota Whitecaps became the first U.S. team to win the Clarkson Cup on March 28.