2026 Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Games - Women's Hockey | Hockey Canada

Ninety-two players – 42 men, 30 women and 20 para hockey athletes – have earned invitations to Calgary for National Teams Orientation Camp as part of the road to Italy.

Men’s Roster Women’s Roster Para Roster

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Olympic coaches unveiled

Troy Ryan will lead Team Canada in Italy alongside Kori Cheverie, Caroline Ouellette, Britni Smith and Brad Kirkwood.

2026 Olympic Winter Games (Women) 2025-26 National Women’s Team Schedule

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Schedule out for 2026 Olympics

The quest for a sixth Olympic gold medal begins Feb. 5 when Canada faces off against Finland at Milano Rho Arena.

2026 Olympic Winter Games Schedule

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Duo to lead women’s team

Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan will lead Team Canada as GM and head coach, respectively, through the 2025-26 season.

2023-24 National Women’s Team

Key Details of the 2026 Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament

Event Overview

Location: Milan, Italy
Venues: Milano Rho Arena & Milano Santagiulia Arena
Dates: February 5–19, 2026

Group Stage Breakdown

Group A: Canada, Czechia, Finland, Switzerland, United States
Group B: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden

Tournament Format

Preliminary Round: Teams play four games within their group

Advancement: Top five teams from Group A and top three teams from Group B

Quarterfinals: February 13-14 (A1-B3 / A2-B2 / A3 – B1 / A4-A5)
Semifinals: February 16
Bronze Medal Game: February 18
Gold Medal Game: February 19

Game Rules

Regulations: IIHF Rulebook in effect
Rink Size: International standard (200 feet x 100 feet)
Overtime:

Preliminary round: 3-on-3 overtime (five minutes), followed by five-person shootout
Quarterfinals: 3-on-3 overtime (10 minutes), followed by five-person shootout
Semifinals: 3-on-3 overtime (10 minutes), followed by five-person shootout
Bronze medal game: 3-on-3 overtime (10 minutes), followed by five-person shootout
Gold medal game: 3-on-3 overtime (20 minutes) until a winner is decided