USA Women's Hockey Team Aims for Gold at 2026 Olympics

Veteran-led squad looks to continue rivalry with Canada on the ice

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The U.S. women's hockey team is set to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, led by five-time Olympian and captain Hilary Knight. The roster combines experienced veterans from the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and rising stars from the NCAA. The U.S. and Canada have a long-standing rivalry in women's hockey, with the two powerhouses often facing off for the gold medal.

Why it matters

Women's hockey remains one of the marquee events at the Winter Olympics, with the USA-Canada rivalry considered one of the most intense in Olympic history. The U.S. team will look to avenge their silver medal finish at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and reclaim the gold medal they won in 2018.

The details

The 2026 U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey roster consists of 23 players, led by captain and five-time Olympian Hilary Knight. The team combines experienced veterans from the PWHL with rising stars from the NCAA. Head coach John Wroblewski has been leading the team since August 2022 and is contracted through the 2026 Olympics.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan will take place from February 6-22, 2026.
  • The women's hockey tournament will run from February 13-19, 2026.

The players

Hilary Knight

Five-time Olympian and captain of the U.S. women's hockey team.

John Wroblewski

Head coach of the U.S. Women's Olympic and National Ice Hockey Team since August 2022.

Shari Dickerman

Assistant coach for the U.S. women's hockey team.

Brent Hill

Assistant coach for the U.S. women's hockey team.

Josh Sciba

Assistant coach for the U.S. women's hockey team.

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What’s next

The U.S. women's hockey team will face off against Canada in the gold medal game on February 19, 2026 at 1:10 p.m. local time in Milan.

The takeaway

The U.S. women's hockey team, led by veteran captain Hilary Knight, is poised to continue their rivalry with Canada as they aim to reclaim the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The team's blend of experience and young talent makes them a formidable opponent as they seek to cement their status as one of the premier women's hockey programs in the world.