Women's Euro Hockey Tour begins with teams facing key questions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Women's Euro Hockey Tour starts in Kloten, Switzerland, on August 19, featuring Switzerland, Sweden, Czechia, and Finland. This tournament marks the first significant competition following the Olympics, with teams seeing roster changes, including new coaches for Switzerland, Sweden, and Czechia. The Swiss team enters after securing an Olympic bronze but faces challenges with player retirements. Finland, on the other hand, seeks to improve its offense after struggling in the last Olympics. Analysts expect a mix of experienced and younger players contributing, making for an intriguing tournament ahead of the IIHF Women's World Championship in November.
- •Switzerland hosts the tournament and faces Sweden in its opening match.
- •New coaches lead Switzerland, Sweden, and Czechia into the competition.
- •Finland looks to improve offensive performance after a disappointing Olympics.
- •The roster includes younger players alongside veterans for all teams.
- •The tournament runs from August 19 to 22.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Women's Euro Hockey Tour Preview: Four Teams, Four Very Different Questions
"The first stop of the Women's Euro Hockey Tour is set to drop the puck this week. Here's a team-by-team look at the top players and storylines to follow as the 2026-27 international women's hockey schedule begins.
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