Germany have been a regular presence at the IIHF Women’s World Championship since 2016. A medal has yet to materialize, but consistency has been a hallmark of the team. The German players always work incredibly hard, and who knows? Perhaps a surprise could be on the cards on Danish ice this season. The standout star of the German team is goaltender Sandra Abstreiter, who won the PWHL championship with the Montréal Victoire last season. Naturally, she was delighted with the triumph, but she is also someone who wants to inspire the next generation to reach the highest level of the game. “Of cour
Germany have been a part of Top Division IIHF Women’s World Championship since 2016. A medal has yet to materialize, but consistency has been a hallmark of the team. The German players always work incredibly hard, and who knows? Perhaps a surprise could be on the cards on Danish ice this season. The standout star of the German team is goaltender Sandra Abstreiter, who won the PWHL championship with the Montréal Victoire last season. Naturally, she was delighted with the triumph, but she is also someone who wants to inspire the next generation to reach the highest level of the game. “Of course,
Switzerland enjoyed an outstanding Olympic tournament in Milan in February 2026. After a somewhat underwhelming group stage, in which the Swiss team finished fifth, they raised their game impressively in the playoffs. Goaltender Andrea Brändli was instrumental in their success, delivering a series of exceptional performances when it mattered most. Brändli recorded 40, 44 and 32 saves in the playoff games against Finland, Canada and Sweden, respectively, posting save percentages of 100, 95.7 and 97.0 in those crucial matchups. Switzerland defeated Finland 1–0 in the quarterfinals, narrowly lost
After Megan Keller scored a dramatic overtime goal to give the United States the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, many north of the border quickly wondered what was next for the Canadian Women’s National Team .
from The Globe and Mail — Hockey, by Gemma Karstens-Smith,
Now she can’t wait to don the new version as the Professional Women’s Hockey League team readies for its second campaign.
“They added so many cool touches to make it special to Vancouver and to our team,” the defender said. “I’m obsessed with them and can’t wait to rep them.”
The United States are the team to beat in women’s ice hockey right now. The Americans are the reigning Olympic and World Champions, having claimed both titles with two thrilling victories over their eternal rivals, Canada. Tessa Janecke scored the overtime winner in the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship final in Czechia, while Megan Keller delivered an unforgettable moment for Team USA at the Santa Giulia Arena in Milan during the 2026 Winter Olympics. With just two minutes remaining in regulation, Hilary Knight had tied the game to force overtime. Four minutes into the extra period, Keller
On Monday, Hockey Canada released the 25-player roster set to compete in the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Denmark next month.
It’s going to be a very different-looking Canadian roster in action, as new general manager Daniele Sauvageau has made some tweaks to fill some holes. Marie-Philip Poulin will not be playing this year, as she’s recovering after undergoing knee surgery over the summer. Also, national team regulars Sarah Nurse, Jocelyne Larocque, Emerance Maschmeyer Natalie Spooner, Claire Thompson and Blayre Turnbull are also not on the roster. Thompson retired from hockey after last season, while Turnbull is stepping away from the game, as she’s set to become a mother in the near future.
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles former Penn State women’s hockey forward Katelyn Roberts, who was selected by the New York Sirens in the fourth round (No. 43) in the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League Draft.
from USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online, by Nicole Haase,
There were quite a few rules changes in college hockey before this season and for the first time, the NCAA hosted a webinar with NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor Steve Piotrowski to specifically talk about how those changes and areas of focus would affect women’s college hockey.
PWHL Detroit’s black home jersey features silver metallic accents, reflecting the city’s automotive history, innovative and industrial spirit, and the bold and resilient identity of Metro Detroiters. The color trio of white, silver, and red stripes are a callback to Detroit’s 313 area code, with red as a nod to Hockeytown’s hockey stewardship in the United States for more than 100 years.
On Monday, the club announced it had reached a two-year deal with 24-year-old forward Lacey Eden, securing her through the end of the 2027-28 season. The fifth overall pick in the most recent PWHL Draft, Eden featured in an eight-player draft class that included six forwards.
On Monday, PWHL Hamilton announced that the team has signed defender Nelli Laitinen to a three-year contract, which will carry through the 2028-29 season.
Laitinen entered this year’s draft as one of the premier prospects on the back end, having established herself as a physical yet mobile defender, both in her time playing for the Finnish national team as well as at the University of Minnesota. The 24-year-old was Hamilton’s first-ever draft pick this past June, as she was taken sixth overall.
from USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online, by Nicole Haase,
Boston University at (1) Wisconsin The Badgers dropped their national championship banner on Thursday and celebrated with a 7-0 win over BU. Freshman Nela Lopušanová led Wisconsin with two goals and an assist in her first home game at UW. Six other Badgers lit the lamp in the win as Finley McCarthy, Maggie Scannell, Ava ...
From PWHL Detroit: You kept asking where is the schedule, so naturally, we did some digging🕵️ Examine the evidence: https://t.co/YNoqCCWYHu pic.twitter.com/L6MWDRcYqj — PWHL Detroit (@pwhl__detroit) October 2, 2026 Consider your calendar booked because HOCKEY IS BACK!🗓️ Your 2026-2027 full season schedule is here! 🔗 Full schedule: https://t.co/lQn3wxJEEa📰 Read More: https://t.co/GXcFtH8Rdi pic.twitter.com/nWUrapQyTN — PWHL Detroit (@pwhl__detroit)
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The puck has been dropped on the 2026-27 NCAA Women’s Hockey season, and there’s a lot to be excited about this year and beyond.
There are a number of talented players looking to end their college careers on a high, ensuring their status as future PWHLers. While the class might not be as deep as that of the 2026 group, there are still several big names that are going to be stars for years to come.
After locking down first round pick Laila Edwards , PWHL San Jose has officially signed all but one of their draft picks to contracts, bringing their roster to 18 players of a possible 23 active players.
The PWHL season may still be a few months away, but PWHL San Jose are continuing to build their roster for the first season, even as they await a schedule and a name before hitting the ice after the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship in November.
On Wednesday, the team announced the signings of forwards Lily Shannon and McKenna Van Gelder to two-year PWHL deals, bringing the draft picks through the 2027-28 PWHL campaign and bringing the roster to 18 players.
This season presents an opportunity for the rest of the AHA as Penn State graduated a generational class of players that took them (and the conference) to their first-ever Frozen Four and had seven PWHL draft picks. The Nittany Lions are still the favorite to take the league title, but the door is as open as it’s been in recent memory for other teams. PSU lost just eight conference games over the past four seasons and have won the conference championships in five of the last six years.
The transfer portal continues to be an active and important part of the women's college hockey offseason. Here's our attempt at putting all the staffing changes and roster moves all in one place. The post Women’s Hockey Roster Updates 2026-27 appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com .
PWHL San Jose made one of their biggest moves in the lead-up to their inaugural season on Monday, signing versatile forward and defender Laila Edwards to a three-year contract, instantly making her the marquee star of the California team’s expansion season. Edwards, who played a key role in helping the USA win the gold medal […]
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is betting on free TV to help build a fan base in its first season in Detroit.
The league announced on Wednesday it has reached an agreement with Scripps Sports to air its games. In Detroit, the PWHL will be seen on WMYD-TV (Ch. 20). Scripps Sports is a subsidiary of F.W. Scripps Co., which also owns WXYZ TV (Ch. 7) in Detroit.
The upcoming fourth season of the PWHL will see massive progress in expanding when it comes to viewership, team expansion, and the overall growth of women's hockey.
With training camp opening on Nov. 18 and pre-season beginning Nov. 22, here are some of the major storylines going into the 2026-27 season.
