Team Canada revealed its women's ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics on January 9. The team consists entirely of players from the Professional Women’s Hockey League, with no collegiate athletes selected. The squad will begin its tournament against Finland on February 5 in Milan.
The announcement marks a significant moment for Canadian women's hockey as the nation prepares for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The roster, unveiled on January 9, 2026, features 23 players all actively competing in the PWHL, highlighting the league's role in nurturing elite talent.
The forwards include powerhouses like Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey from the Montreal Victoire, Sarah Fillier and Kristin O’Neill of the New York Sirens, Emily Clark and Brianne Jenner from the Ottawa Charge, Julia Gosling of the Seattle Torrent, Emma Maltais, Natalie Spooner, Blayre Turnbull, Daryl Watts from the Toronto Sceptres, and Jenn Gardiner and Sarah Nurse from the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
On defense, the team boasts Erin Ambrose and Kati Tabin from Montreal Victoire, Jocelyne Larocque from Ottawa Charge, Renata Fast and Ella Shelton from Toronto Sceptres, and Sophie Jaques and Claire Thompson from Vancouver Goldeneyes.
In goal, Ann-Renee Desbiens represents Montreal Victoire, Kayle Osborne the New York Sirens, and Emerance Maschmeyer the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
This all-professional lineup positions Canada as a formidable contender, drawing on the experience and cohesion built through PWHL play. The tournament kicks off for Canada with a preliminary match against Finland on February 5 at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, setting the stage for a competitive bid to reclaim Olympic glory.
