Hockey Canada has unveiled the roster for the women’s hockey team that will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. With a total of 23 players selected, Canada aims to defend its gold medal, which it won at the 2022 Beijing Games.
Team Overview
Canada enters the tournament as the reigning champions. The squad is led by captain Marie-Philip Poulin, who will be competing in her fifth Olympic Games. Poulin boasts an impressive track record, having captured three gold medals (2010, 2014, 2022) and one silver (2018) during her Olympic career.
Returning Players
The roster includes 16 returning athletes from the 2022 team:
- Forwards: Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, Sarah Fillier, Blayre Turnbull, Emily Clark, Emma Maltais, Brianne Jenner, Natalie Spooner, Sarah Nurse.
- Defenders: Renata Fast, Erin Ambrose, Jocelyne Larocque, Claire Thompson, Ella Shelton.
- Goaltenders: Ann-Renée Desbiens, Emerance Maschmeyer.
First-Time Olympians
Seven players are set to make their Olympic debuts in Milan:
- Forwards: Daryl Watts, Jenn Gardiner, Julia Gosling, Kristin O’Neill.
- Defenders: Sophie Jaques, Kati Tabin.
- Goaltender: Kayle Osborne.
Coaching Staff
The team’s head coach, Troy Ryan, returns after leading Canada to gold in 2022. He is supported by assistant coaches Kori Cheverie, Caroline Ouellette, Britni Smith, and goaltending consultant Brad Kirkwood.
Tournament Schedule
The women’s hockey tournament is set to commence on February 5, 2026, culminating in the gold-medal game on February 19, 2026. Canada will compete in Group A, alongside:
- United States
- Finland
- Czechia
- Switzerland
Group B features:
- Germany
- Sweden
- Japan
- France
- Italy (host)
Complete Team Canada Roster
Here is the full roster of the Canadian women’s hockey team for the 2026 Olympics:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Forwards | Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, Sarah Fillier, Blayre Turnbull, Emily Clark, Daryl Watts, Emma Maltais, Brianne Jenner, Jenn Gardiner, Julia Gosling, Sarah Nurse, Kristin O’Neill, Natalie Spooner |
| Defense | Renata Fast, Erin Ambrose, Ella Shelton, Claire Thompson, Sophie Jaques, Jocelyne Larocque, Kati Tabin |
| Goaltenders | Ann-Renée Desbiens, Emerance Maschmeyer, Kayle Osborne |
