Defending Their Ice: The Story of the U.S. Women’s National Team Episode One: Trailblazers

The premier episode of Defending Their Ice follows the U.S. Women’s National Team at the beginning of the 2023-24 season as they begin their journey towards the IIHF Women’s World Championship and take you through the history of women’s hockey in the United States. As we observe the skyrocketing growth and interest in the game, we look back at its origins and adversities, along with the unwavering resilience of national team players past and present. For current members of the team, it becomes evident that the Women’s World Championship is not merely a tournament; it's a tribute to the countless women who have blazed the trail before them.

Defending Their Ice: The Story of the U.S. Women’s National Team is a trailblazing six-episode docuseries produced by USA Hockey and Righthand. The series showcases the journey of the U.S. Women’s National Ice Hockey Team, including players like Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Taylor Heise, Megan Keller, Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards, on the road to the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship and offers a behind-the-curtain look at Team USA throughout the entirety of the 2023-24 season, starting from puck drop on game one of the Rivalry Series all the way to the final whistle of the Women’s World Championship gold medal game.

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