Key Takeaways
- The women’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics will be announced on TSN on Friday at 3pm et/Noon pt
- Canada is the reigning gold medalist in women’s hockey after winning the title in 2022 in Beijing
- The 2022 Olympics were record-breaking for Canada, with Sarah Nurse setting Olympic records for most points and assists in a single tournament
- The United States is the reigning world champion after winning the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championships
- Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin will be competing in her fifth Olympic Games, having won three gold medals and one silver
Introduction to the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the corner, and hockey fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the women’s roster for Team Canada. The announcement will be made on TSN on Friday at 3pm et/Noon pt, and will be streamed live on TSN.ca and the TSN App. Canada comes into the Olympics as the reigning gold medalist, having taken the title in 2022 in Beijing. The 2022 Olympics were a record-breaking tournament for Canada, with winger Sarah Nurse setting Olympic records for most points (18) and assists (13) in a single tournament. Defender Claire Thompson also notched an Olympic-record 13 points by a defender, while forward Brianne Jenner took home Olympic MVP honors after leading the tournament with nine goals.
Canada’s Olympic History
Since Olympic women’s hockey was introduced in 1998 at the Nagano Games, Canada has been a dominant force in the sport. The team has won gold five times (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2022) and taken home two silver medals (1998, 2018). Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin is set to lace up for her fifth Olympic Games, having won three gold medals and one silver. Poulin is one of the most experienced players on the team, and her leadership will be crucial in the upcoming tournament. Former Team Canada members Hayley Wickenheiser and Jayna Hefford hold the women’s hockey record with five Olympic medals – both own four golds and one silver.
The Competition
The United States enters the Olympics as the reigning world champion, having won the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championships with a 4-3 overtime win over Canada in the gold-medal game in Czechia. The two teams will face off in Group A, alongside Finland, Czechia, and Switzerland. Group B consists of Germany, Sweden, Japan, Italy, and France. The tournament kicks off on February 5 and runs until February 19. The competition is expected to be fierce, with several teams vying for a spot on the podium. Canada will need to be at the top of their game if they hope to defend their gold medal title.
The Road to the Olympics
The journey to the Olympics has been a long and challenging one for the players on Team Canada. The team has been training and preparing for months, and the final roster selection is a culmination of their hard work and dedication. The players who make the cut will have the opportunity to represent their country on the world stage, and will be looking to bring home a gold medal. With the experienced leadership of Marie-Philip Poulin and the talented roster of players, Canada is well-positioned to make a deep run in the tournament.
Conclusion
The 2026 Winter Olympics are shaping up to be an exciting and competitive tournament, with several teams vying for a spot on the podium. Canada is the reigning gold medalist, but the United States is the reigning world champion, and will be looking to dethrone them. The announcement of the women’s roster on Friday will be a highly anticipated event, and will give fans a glimpse into the team that will be representing Canada in Milan. With the tournament just around the corner, hockey fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the competition, and the chance to see their favorite players in action.
