Sweden joined the tourney in 2000, but the USA did not attend the 2001 event due to the September 11 attacks; the 4 Nations roster has been constant since 2002.
The tournament takes place November 7 to 11 on the ice rink of Ejendals Arena in Sweden.
[21] The competition sets four powers of the Women's ice hockey, Canada,[22] the United States[23][24] Finland and Sweden.
After being tied 3–3 at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout determined the winner.
The United States' Goaltender Jessie Vetter gave the Americans the victory[33] by stopping Canada's Hayley Wickenheiser.