For the first time ever the IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship will be played in an Olympic year – and for the first time it will be hosted by Denmark. With nine days to go before the first puck-drop in Herning and Frederikshavn, most teams have named their rosters.

The tournament is the beginning of a new Olympic cycle. New faces will appear, the stars of Beijing 2022 return and a few veteran players left the international stage. For the event in Denmark the teams will register up to 23 players (20 skaters, 3 goalkeepers) the day before the event according to the player entry process.

As in the past editions the Women’s Worlds will be played with ten teams in two tiered groups. The top-five nations USA, Canada, Finland, Switzerland and Japan will play in Group A in Herning while the remaining teams Czechia, Germany, Sweden, Hungary and host Denmark start the preliminary round in Group B in Frederikshavn. The five Group A teams and the top-three Group B teams will qualify for the quarter-finals while the last-ranked team of Group B will be relegated.

Below are the team rosters during the pre-competition camps as announced by the respective teams. Further roster cuts and replacements are still possible at this stage. The teams are sorted by the seeding.

Group A: USA

Goalkeepers:
Aerin Frankel, Northeastern University (NCAA)
Nicole Hensley, PWHPA
Maddie Rooney, PWHPA

Defenders:
Cayla Barnes, Boston College (NCAA)
Jincy Dunne, PWHPA
Rory Guilday, Cornell University (NCAA)
Savannah Harmon, PWHPA
Caroline Harvey, University of Wisconsin (NCAA)
Megan Keller, PWHPA
Lee Stecklein, PWHPA

Forwards:
Hannah Bilka, Boston College (NCAA)
Hannah Brandt, PWHPA
Alex Carpenter, KRS Vanke Rays (CHN)
Jesse Compher, University of Wisconsin (NCAA)
Kendall Coyne Schofield, PWHPA
Lacey Eden, University of Wisconsin (NCAA)
Taylor Heise, University of Minnesota (NCAA)
Amanda Kessel, PWHPA
Hilary Knight, PWHPA
Kelly Pannek, PWHPA
Abby Roque, PWHPA
Hayley Scamurra, PWHPA
Grace Zumwinkle, University of Minnesota (NCAA)

Head Coach:
John Wroblewski

Canada

Goalkeepers:
Kristen Campbell, PWHPA
Ann-Renee Desbiens, PWHPA
Emerance Maschmeyer, PWHPA

Defenders:
Erin Ambrose, PWHPA
Ashton Bell, University of Minnesota Duluth (NCAA)
Renata Fast, PWHPA
Jocelyne Larocque, PWHPA
Meaghan Mikkelson, PWHPA
Ella Shelton, PWHPA
Micah Zandee-Hart, PWHPA

Forwards:
Victoria Bach, PWHPA
Emily Clark, PWHPA
Jessie Eldridge, PWHPA
Sarah Fillier, Princeton University (NCAA)
Brianne Jenner, PWHPA
Emma Maltais, Ohio State University (NCAA)
Sarah Nurse, PWHPA
Kristin O'Neill, PWHPA
Sarah Potomak, PWHPA
Marie-Philip Poulin, PWHPA
Jamie Lee Rattray, PWHPA
Laura Stacey, PWHPA
Blayre Turnbull, PWHPA

Head Coach:
Troy Ryan

Finland

Goalkeepers:
Anni Keisala, HV71 Jonkoping (SWE)
Meeri Raisanen, JYP Jyvaskyla
Jenna Silvonen, Kiekko-Espoo

Defenders:
Jenni Hiirikoski, Lulea HF (SWE)
Sini Karjalainen, Univ. of Vermont (NCAA)
Nelli Laitinen, Univ. of Minnesota (NCAA)
Krista Parkkonen, Univ. of Vermont (NCAA)
Sanni Rantala, KalPa Kuopio
Ronja Savolainen, Lulea HF (SWE)
Ella Viitasuo, HV71 Jonkoping (SWE)

Forwards:
Elisa Holopainen, KalPa Kuopio
Michelle Karvinen, Frolunda Gothenburg (SWE)
Julia Liikala, Helsinki IFK
Petra Nieminen, Lulea HF (SWE)
Jenniina Nylund, St. Cloud State Univ. (NCAA)
Emmi Rakkolainen, Kiekko-Espoo
Sofianna Sundelin, Team Kuortane
Susanna Tapani, KRS Vanke Rays (CHN)
Noora Tulus, Lulea HF (SWE)
Viivi Vainikka, Lulea HF (SWE)
Sanni Vanhanen, Helsinki IFK
Emilia Vesa, Helsinki IFK
Kiira Yrjanen, HV71 Jonkoping (SWE)

Head Coach:
Juuso Toivola

Switzerland

Goalkeepers:
Andrea Braendli, Ohio State University (NCAA)
Alexandra Lehmann, EV Bomo Thun
Saskia Maurer, University of St. Thomas (NCAA)

Defenders:
Alessia Baechler, ZSC Lions Zurich
Lara Christen, SC Langenthal
Janine Hauser, ZSC Lions Zurich
Nadine Hofstetter, SC Langenthal
Shannon Sigrist, HC Thurgau
Nicole Vallario, University of St. Thomas (NCAA)
Stefanie Wetli, HC Thurgau

Forwards:
Mara Frey, SC Langenthal
Emma Ingold, SC Langenthal
Sinja Leemann, ZSC Lions Zurich
Lena Lutz, HC Ladies Lugano
Alina Marti, ZSC Lions Zurich
Alina Muller, Northeastern University (NCAA)
Kaleigh Quennec, University of Montreal (CAN)
Evelina Raselli, Boston Pride (PHF)
Lisa Ruedi, ZSC Lions Zurich
Dominique Ruegg, ZSC Lions Zurich
Noemi Ryhner, Leksands IF (SWE)
Lara Stalder, Brynas Gavle (SWE)
Laura Zimmermann, St. Cloud State University (NCAA)

Head Coach:
Colin Muller

Japan

Goalkeepers:
Riko Kawaguchi, Daishin
Akane Konishi, Vanersborgs HC (SWE)
Miyuu Masuhara, DK Peregrine

Defenders:
Ayaka Hitosato, Linkoping HC (SWE)
Akane Hosoyamada, DK Peregrine
Shiori Koike, DK Peregrine
Fumika Sasano, Goteborg HC (SWE)
Kohane Sato, Daishin
Kanami Seki, Seibu Princess Rabbits
Aoi Shiga, Toyota Cygnus
Shiori Yamashita, Seibu Princess Rabbits

Forwards:
Yoshino Enomoto, Seibu Princess Rabbits
Makoto Ito, Daishin
Remi Koyama, Seibu Princess Rabbits
Hinata Lack, DK Peregrine
Chisato Miyazakai, Seibu Princess Rabbits
Miyuri Ogawa, Daishin
Ami Sasaki, Toyota Cygnus
Akane Shiga, Toyota Cygnus
Suzuka Taka, DK Peregrine
Haruka Toko, Linkoping HC (SWE)
Yumeka Wajima, DK Peregrine
Hikaru Yamashita, Seibu Princess Rabbits

Head Coach:
Yuji Iizuka

Group B: Czechia

Goalkeepers:
Klara Peslarova, Brynas Gavle (SWE)
Blanka Skodova, Univ. of Minnesota Duluth (NCAA)
Viktorie Svejdova, SDE HF (SWE)

Defenders:
Pavlina Horalkova, Biryusa Krasnoyarsk (RUS)
Dominika Laskova, Merrimack College (NCAA)
Daniela Pejsova, Lulea HF (SWE)
Tereza Radova, Leksands IF (SWE)
Klara Seroiszkova, Goteborg HC (SWE)
Aneta Tejralova, Boston Pride (PHF)
Andrea Trnkova, Spartak Chocen

Forwards:
Karolina Erbanova, HPK Hameenlinna (FIN)
Klara Hymlarova, St. Cloud State Univ. (NCAA)
Denisa Krizova, Minnesota Whitecaps (PHF)
Laura Lerchova, Skelleftea AIK (SWE)
Alena Mills, Brynas Gavle (SWE)
Natalie Mlynkova, Univ. of Vermont (NCAA)
Katerina Mrazova, Connecticut Whale (PHF)
Noemi Neubauerova, Providence College (NCAA)
Kristyna Patkova, Univ. of Vermont (NCAA)
Michaela Pejzlova, Helsinki AIK (FIN)
Vendula Pribylova, MODO Ornskoldsvik (SWE)
Adela Sapovalivova, Berounsti Medvedi
Agata Sarnovska, AIK Stockholm (SWE)

Head Coach:
Carla MacLeod

Germany

Goalkeepers:
Sandra Abstreiter, Providence College (NCAA)
Franziska Albl, Wanderers Germering
Lilly Uhrmann, Straubing Tigers

Defenders:
Tabea Botthof, Yale University (NCAA)
Lena Dusterhoft, ERC Ingolstadt
Tanja Eisenschmid, Djurgarden Stockholm (SWE)
Daria Gleissner, Memmingen Indians
Katarina Jobst-Smith, University of Minnesota Duluth (NCAA)
Carina Strobel, Memmingen Indians
Heidi Strompf, Presov Pinguins

Forwards:
Anne Bartsch, Memmingen Indians
Nina Christof, Renssealer Polytechnic Institute (NCAA)
Marie Delarbre, Djurgarden Stockholm (SWE)
Nicola Eisenschmid, Djurgarden Stockholm (SWE)
Franziska Feldmeier, ESC Planegg
Celina Haider, ERC Ingolstadt
Bernadette Karpf, Leksands IF (SWE)
Laura Kluge, Memmingen Indians
Jule Schiefer, ERC Ingolstadt
Theresa Wagner, ERC Ingolstadt
Sonja Weidenfelder, Memmingen Indians
Lilli Welcke, University of Maine (NCAA)
Luisa Welcke, University of Maine (NCAA)

Head Coach:
Thomas Schadler

Sweden

Goalkeepers:
Ida Boman, Djurgarden Stockholm
Ellen Jonsson, AIK Stockholm
Emma Soderberg, University of Minnesota Duluth (NCAA)

Defenders:
Jessica Adolfsson, Linkoping HC
Linnea Andersson, MODO Ornskoldsvik
Ebba Berglund, Metropolitan Riveters (PHF)
Paula Bergstrom, Long Island University (NCAA)
Mira Jungaker, HV71 Jonkoping
Anna Kjellbin, Lulea HF
Maja Nylen Persson, Brynas Gavle
Mina Waxin, Brynas Gavle

Forwards:
Jenny Antonsson, Brynas Gavle
Josefin Bouveng, University of Minnesota (NCAA)
Olivia Carlsson, MODO Ornskoldsvik
Sara Hjalmarsson, Providence College (NCAA)
Linnea Johansson, Linkoping HC
Thea Johansson, Mercyhurst University (NCAA)
Lina Ljungblom, MODO Ornskoldsvik
Michelle Lowenhielm, SDE HF
Sofie Lundin, Ohio State University (NCAA)
Emma Muren, Farjestad Karlstad
Hanna Olsson, Frolunda Gothenburg
Celine Tedenby, Merrimack College (NCAA)
Hanna Thuvik, Brynas Gavle
Felizia Wikner-Zienkiewicz, Brynas Gavle

Head Coach:
Ulf Lundberg

Hungary

Goalkeepers:
Bianka Bogati, Budapest JA
Aniko Nemeth, MAC Budapest
Zsuzsa Revesz, Debreceni HK

Defenders:
Taylor Baker, MAC Budapest
Franciska Kiss-Simon, KMH Budapest
Sarah Knee, KMH Budapest
Adel Marton, Budapest JA
Fruzsina Mayer, HTI Stars (CAN)
Bernadett Nemeth, MAC Budapest
Lotti Odnoga, Dartmouth College (NCAA)

Forwards:
Reka Dabasi, Metropolitan Riveters (PHF)
Fanni Garat-Gasparics, MAC Budapest
Imola Horvath, Goteborg HC (SWE)
Alexandra Huszak, KMH Budapest
Kinga Jokai-Szilagyi, Sabres Vienna (AUT)
Emma Kreisz, Stanstead College (NCAA)
Regina Metzler, Vasas Budapest
Zsofia Pazmandi, MAC Budapest
Alexandra Ronai, MAC Budapest
Mira Seregely, University of Maine (NCAA)
Lara Strobl, Budapest JA
Petra Szamosfalvi, KMH Budapest
Hayley Williams, KMH Budapest

Head Coach:
Pat Cortina

Denmark

Goalkeepers:
Lisa Jensen, Malmo Redhawks (SWE)
Mille Kieler Jensen, Odense IK
Cassandra Repstock-Romme, Hvidovre IK

Defenders:
Amalie Andersen, University of Maine (NCAA)
Josephine Asperup, Malmo Redhawks (SWE)
Simone Jacquet Thrysoe, Aalborg IK
Amanda Refsgaard, Rodovre Mighty Bulls
Emma Russell, Rodovre Mighty Bulls
Sofie Skott, University of Vermont (NCAA)

Forwards:
Mia Bau Hansen, Malmo Redhawks (SWE)
Michele Brix, Odense IK
Lilli Friis-Hansen, Rodovre Mighty Bulls
Josefine Hoegh-Persson, Lulea IF (SWE)
Maria Holm Peters, Odense IK
Mille Kunnerup Sorensen, Malmo Redhawks (SWE)
Josefine Jakobsen, Djurgarden Stockholm (SWE)
Nicoline Jensen, Rodovre Mighty Bulls
Silke Lave Glud, Malmo Redhawks (SWE)
Julie Oksbjerg, Odense IK
Julie Ostergaard, Hvidovre IK
Nathalie Perry, Malmo Redhawks (SWE)
Sofia Skriver, Lulea IF (SWE)
Michelle Weis, Malmo Redhawks (SWE)

Head Coach:
Bjorn Edlund