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championships. It was held from March 27 through April 3, 2010, in

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. The championship is the Under-18

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edition of the women worlds, organized by the

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(IIHF). Eight teams played in the top division, and six teams played in Division I.

Teams

The following teams will participate in the championship: * * * * * * * *

Preliminary round

Group A

Japan's 3–1 victory over Finland is the first time in IIHF history that any Japanese national team had ever beaten a Finnish national team.

Standings

Results

All times local (UTC−5)

Group B

Standings

Results

All times local (UTC−5)

Relegation Round

The

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round was played as a

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. The Czech Republic sweep hence rendered the last game unnecessary. This is the first time any Russian national team has ever been officially relegated since the country began international competition in 1954 as part of the Soviet Union. (The senior Russian women's team finished the 2005 World Championships in a relegation position, but an expansion of the 2007 tournament to nine teams in 2007 granted them a reprieve.) '' is relegated to Division I for the 2011 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship.''

Final round

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

5th place playoff

Bronze medal game

Gold medal game

Ranking and statistics

Final standings

Scoring leaders

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Leading goaltenders

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Tournament awards

Best players selected by the Directorate: *Best

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: Brigette Lacquette *Best

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Division I

The tournament was held in

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, from April 3 to April 9, 2010. '' is promoted to Top Division for the 2011 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship''

References

External links

Official site of the IIHF
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Teams

Preliminary round

Group A

Standings

Results

Group B

Standings

Results

Relegation Round

Final round

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

5th place playoff

Bronze medal game

Gold medal game

Ranking and statistics

Final standings

Scoring leaders

Leading goaltenders

Tournament awards

Division I

See also

References

External links