USA Hockey has announced the 25 players set to represent Team USA at the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Herning and Esbjerg, Denmark, Nov. 6-16. 

The roster boasts 20 returnees from the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team that took home gold at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan this past February, including Eastvale native Cayla Barnes, now playing for PWHL Detroit.

Barnes played back home for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks, Anaheim Lady Ducks and Los Angeles Jr. Kings.

She also has an extensive background playing for Team USA.

To view the full roster, click HERE. 

“Following an exciting week of camp, we’re thrilled to announce the 25 players who will represent Team USA at the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship,” said Katie Million, general manager of the 2026 U.S. Women’s National Team and senior director of women’s national team programs for USA Hockey. “With so much talent in our player pool, these decisions are never easy. We’re confident in the group we’ve selected and are excited to head to Denmark in pursuit of another gold medal for the U.S.” 

“The team we’ve selected is incredibly talented and brings a level of skill that will be just as much fun to watch as it will be to coach,” added John Wroblewski, head coach of the 2026 U.S. Women’s National Team. “We’re looking forward to getting to Denmark and competing for our ultimate goal, a gold medal.” 

NOTES: The team includes 14 forwards, eight defenders and three goaltenders … NHL Network will televise all U.S. games at the IIHF Women’s World Championship … The U.S. opens World Championship play Friday, Nov. 6, against Switzerland. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. local time (1 p.m. ET) … For Team USA’s full schedule, click HERE. 

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— USA Hockey Staff

(October 31, 2026)