The U-S women's national team has a new contract agreement and are ready to take the ice.
U-S-A Hockey and the team ended a wage dispute and avoided a boycott of the world championships. The announcement comes three days before the tournament begins in Plymouth, Michigan.
Each player could now surpass $70-thousand dollars U-S in annual earnings.
Canada opens the World Championship Friday against the Americans in Plymouth.
Last night the Canadian women's team dropped a 4-1 contest to the Lakeshore Canadiens in an exhibition game in Leamington.