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Team USA reveals roster for 2026 Women’s World Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:31 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Team USA reveals roster for 2026 Women’s World Championship

Summary

USA Hockey announced its 25-player roster for the IIHF Women’s World Championship, set to begin November 6 in Esbjerg, Denmark. The squad includes 20 players from the gold medal-winning team at the 2026 Milan Olympics. Among the highlights is Caroline Harvey, the PWHL No. 1 pick and recent Olympic MVP. The team also sees veterans like Hilary Knight returning, alongside younger talents such as Joy Dunne. Notable absences include Kendall Coyne Schofield due to pregnancy and Britta Curl-Salemme. The U.S. is placed in Group A alongside Czechia, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

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•Roster announced ahead of November 6 tournament in Denmark
•Caroline Harvey headlines returning Olympic champions
•Hilary Knight returns for her 16th world championship
•Kendall Coyne Schofield will miss the tournament
•Team USA competes in Group A with four other nations

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4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Team USA announces roster for 2026 Women’s World Championship

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PLYMOUTH, Mich. — USA Hockey announced its 25-player roster on Saturday for the upcoming IIHF Women’s World Championship, marking the national team’s first major tournament since capturing gold at the 2026 Milan Olympics. Twenty players will return from that championship team, including the entire seven-player blue line. Headlining the group is 2026 PWHL No. 1 pick Caroline Harvey, fresh off earning Olympic MVP honors, an NCAA championship and the Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the top player in
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