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X-Factors for every women’s team at 2026 Olympics

In what is widely considered the largest women’s hockey tournament in Winter Olympic history, many are excited to see which teams succeed and which players rise to the occasion.

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2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: United States

For the 2026 United States’ Olympic women’s hockey team, there’s only one thing on its minds: gold. It usually isn’t that simple, but for an American squad that lost a one-goal game in the last Olympic gold-medal contest, it really is.

PWHL News / PDubHockey / February 2

PDub ReDub: Olympic break observations around the PWHL

PDRD returns as a team-by-team recap of the past week of PWHL action, now moved over from its former home on Rinksiders. This year, it will be formatted as a PWHL power ranking and will include an outside-the-box stat for each team!

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Switzerland

We’re just days away from the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, and today we’re looking at a country that’s looking to get back

Olympics News / PDubHockey / January 31

Nelli Laitinen backs Finland’s medal push that might even upset Olympic favorites

Nelli Laitinen has seen what Finland can do on hockey’s biggest stage. The defender helped her country grab bronze at the 2022 Olympics, chipping in seven points across seven games.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Japan

A country with a long history of women’s hockey is hoping for another good showing on sport’s biggest stage. While a medal in a major international tournament has eluded Japan for the better part of 40 years, the country has always managed to stay competitive in the top division for close to a decade.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

A list of every PWHL player competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics

We are just weeks away from the beginning of the women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics. While a lot remains the same, there is a sense of new heading into Milan next month.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Italy

They say there’s no bigger pride than donning your nation’s colors on the Olympic stage. For several members of the Italian women’s ice hockey team, they will have the chance to do that next month on home ice.

PWHL News / PDubHockey / January 29

Denver’s case for a PWHL franchise just got a lot stronger

The numbers from Sunday tell you everything you need to know about Denver’s hunger for women’s hockey. Over 11,600 fans packed Ball Arena for the PWHL’s Takeover Tour stop, the second time the league has tested the Denver market.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

2026 Winter Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Germany

One of the underdog nations heading into this year’s women’s ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics is looking to make the most of its first appearance on the big stage in a long time.

PWHL News / PDubHockey / January 28

Boston Fleet upgrades to former MVP Loren Gabel as injuries force roster shuffle

The Boston Fleet made a handful of roster moves Sunday, placing two players on long-term injured reserve. As a result, they promoted two familiar faces from their reserve list.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Finland

The Finnish women’s Olympic ice hockey team hopes to extend their medal streak to three consecutive Olympic games at Milano-Cortina 2026. But with only a few PWHLers on their roster, some are wondering if emerging nations like Czechia could overtake Finland’s spot as the perennial bronze-medal winner in women’s hockey.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

2026 Olympic Women’s Hockey Preview: Czechia

The Czech women’s Olympic ice hockey team will have plenty of hope when they hit the ice at Milano-Cortina 2026, having been one of the most significant

PWHL News / PDubHockey / January 25

PWHL Takeover Tour testimonials: Halifax

The PWHL is more than halfway through its 2025–26 Takeover Tour. By the end of the tour, the league will have visited 11 different cities across Canada and the United States.

PWHL News / PDubHockey / January 23

Time is running short as Detroit waits on the PWHL’s expansion call

The PWHL is testing markets across North America ahead of adding two to four teams next season, and Detroit is coming up as a strong contender. However, they face tough competition from Canadian cities drawing larger crowds.

PWHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

3 Takeaways From the Victoire’s 2-1 OT Win Over the Frost

The Montreal Victoire visited the Minnesota Frost on Wednesday night (Jan. 21) at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota. This was the second matchup this season between these two teams, with Montreal taking the first one 3-2 in overtime on home ice.

PWHL News / Field Level Media / January 20

Sirens F Taylor Girard gets record suspension for leaving bench

New York Sirens forward Taylor Girard received the longest suspension in PWHL history -- four games -- for leaving the bench to join a brawl against the Montreal Victoire on Sunday.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Italy unveils women’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

The host nation has its roster ready to represent its country on sport’s grandest stage. On Tuesday, the Italian Ice Sports Federation announced the women’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Sirens’ Taylor Girard suspended four games for leaving bench in scrum against Victoire

On Monday, the PWHL Player Safety Committee announced that New York Sirens forward Taylor Girard has been suspended for four games for her actions during Sunday’s game against the Montreal Victoire.

Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

Switzerland Women’s Olympic Hockey: 3 Players to Watch

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games is less than a month away, and excitement is mounting for the exciting, fast-paced, and competitive ice hockey tournaments.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Top 10 standouts from 2026 IIHF Under-18 Women’s Worlds

The future looks bright for women’s hockey. Over eight days in Nova Scotia, many rising stars shone at the 2026 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship.

PWHL News / PDubHockey / January 19

Winners and losers from the Ottawa Charge – Vancouver Goldeneyes blockbuster trade

The PWHL saw its largest trade to date this weekend when Ottawa and Vancouver exchanged six players in a blockbuster deal. But in a swap this massive, who came out ahead?

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

USA beats Canada to win 10th IIHF Women’s Under-18 gold medal

The red, white and blue are back on top. On Sunday, the United States outlasted Canada in an exciting finale of the 2026 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship, beating their rivals 2-0 to win the gold medal for a record 10th time.

Olympics News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Sweden Announces 2026 Women’s Olympics Roster

On Monday, Jan. 12, Sweden announced their women’s roster ahead of the 2026 Olympics. They are set to begin in just under a month in Milan, Italy. Sweden’s roster is comprised of players from all over, a mix of Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) players, NCAA players, and international players.

PWHL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Sirens to play PWHL's first game at Madison Square Garden

The New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent will face off on April 4 in what will be the first-ever women's professional hockey game with fans in attendance at the famed Madison Square Garden.