A familiar rivalry

Alongside the figure skating Worlds, another world title will be decided on ice this week.

The Women's IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships conclude today in Switzerland. As has been the case in every championships since the tournament was founded, the final will be between the USA and Canada. 

Canada have the advantage of being the reigning olympic champions from Vancouver and definitely have the lead on World titles, but USA have won the last 2 - setting up a close competition as ever
.

1990 - Canada
1992 - Canada
1994 - Canada
1997 - Canada
1999 - Canada
2000 - Canada
2001 - Canada
2004 - Canada
2005 - USA
2007 - Canada
2008 - USA
2009 - USA
2011 -??

The bronze medal will be decided between Russia and Finland. 

Results and competition report from Wikipedia.