The tournament took place in Tampere in Finland in December 2015.

[1] Sweden won the tournament defeating Finland, 5-4, in the final game following a penalty shootout.

[2] All teams, apart from the host country (Finland), will have to qualify for the Final Round via the qualifications, and there will be a total of 5 qualification groups - one in the Americas, one in Asia-Oceania and three in Europe.

For Sweden, this will be the first time that they have ever had to participate in any qualification event in any age group.

France and New Zealand will be participating in the women's event for the first-ever time, while Great Britain are making a return after a 14-year absence.