The U.S. women's hockey team is threatening to boycott the upcoming world championships on home ice over a wage dispute with USA Hockey.
The team announced Wednesday that they will not participate in the International Ice Hockey Federation tournament that begins March 31 in Plymouth, Michigan. Two spokesmen for USA Hockey did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Players say they informed USA Hockey that they would not report to training camp next Wednesday unless meaningful progress is made on fair support and wages. The U.S. is the defending champion after winning the gold medal last year.