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1997 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy

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Host country
  
Germany

Teams
  
6

Runner-up
  
Germany

City
  
Berlin

Champions
  
Australia (4th title)

Third place
  
Netherlands

1997 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy

The 1997 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 6th edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy for women. It was held between 1–8 June 1997 in Berlin, Germany. From this edition on a win was rewarded with three points instead of two, and a draw with one point.

Contents

Australia won the tournament for the fourth consecutive time after defeating Germany 2–1 in the final with a golden goal.

Teams

The participating teams were determined by International Hockey Federation (FIH):

  •  Australia (Defending champions, champions of 1996 Summer Olympics and 1994 World Cup)
  •  Germany (Host nation)
  •  South Korea (Second in 1996 Summer Olympics)
  •  Great Britain (Third in 1996 Summer Olympics)
  •  Netherlands (Fourth in 1996 Summer Olympics)
  •  United States (Fifth in 1996 Summer Olympics)

    • Umpires

    Below are the 10 umpires appointed by the International Hockey Federation:

    Results

    All times are Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00)

    Pool

         Advanced to final

    Final standings

    1.  Australia
    2.  Germany
    3.  Netherlands
    4.  South Korea
    5.  Great Britain
    6.  United States

    References

    1997 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy Wikipedia
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