The teams in Group A are likely the ones you’re most familiar with, and likely the ones that will end up on the podium. Most of the group A games are easy to watch, too. All five will make the quarter-finals and then it’s one hot goalie away from an upset!
2018 Olympics: Gold, 14 players returning
World Ranking: First
2017 World Championships: Gold
Game to watch: USA vs Canada Saturday April 6, 12:30 pm EDT
Players to watch: Brianna Decker, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Alex Carpenter, Cayla Barnes, Alex Rigsby
Rookies: Sydney Brodt, Jesse Compher, Emma Polusny, Melissa Samoskevich, Hayley Scamurra
Team USA will be looking to continue their considerable gold medal streak in Espoo, coming off gold medals at both the Olympics and 4 Nations.