Hiirikoski named MVP
by Lucas Aykroyd|14 APR 2019
Jenni Hiirikoski celebrates after scoring a goal.
photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images
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Jenni Hiirikoski was named the MVP of the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship. The Finnish captain, who led her team and all defenders with 10 points, was also voted a tournament all-star and named Best Defender by the IIHF Directorate.

Here are all the post-tournament honours.

Most Valuable Player

Jenni Hiirikoski, Finland

Directorate Awards

Best Goalie: Noora Raty, Finland
Best Defender: Jenni Hiirikoski, Finland
Best Forward: Kendall Coyne Schofield, USA

Media All-Star Team

Goaltender: Noora Raty, Finland
Defence: Jenni Hiirikoski, Finland
Defence: Cayla Barnes, USA
Forward: Hilary Knight, USA
Forward: Kendall Coyne Schofield, USA
Forward: Michelle Karvinen, Finland