Norway women’s hockey team rises to 10th in IIHF rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Norway's women's hockey team has climbed to 10th in the IIHF rankings as participation increases. The nation reports a 74% rise in female hockey registrations since 2021, growing from 2,987 to 5,191. Significant improvements in player development and skill levels suggest a positive trend. Norwegian players are also gaining more opportunities in the NCAA, with seven players expected to compete next season, the highest representation to date.
- •Norway sits 10th in IIHF women's hockey rankings.
- •74% increase in girls' and women's hockey registrations reported since 2021.
- •Emma Bergesen was a standout hoping to join the PWHL last season.
- •Seven Norwegian players are set to compete in the NCAA next season.
- •Norwegian ice hockey federation is enhancing player development programs.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Norway Is Rising In Women's Hockey
"Norway now sits 10th in IIHF women's hockey rankings, but with the growth the nation is seeing both in registration numbers, and the calibre of player they're now producing, it could just be the beginning of an international rise.
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