Canada Reveals 25-Player Roster for 2025 Championship

Canada has announced its 25-player roster for the 2025 Women's World Hockey Championship, set to begin on April 9 in Czechia. The team, aiming to defend its gold medal, includes veterans like Marie-Philip Poulin, Brianne Jenner, and Sarah Nurse, alongside newcomers such as forwards Daryl Watts and Hannah Miller, and defenders Sophie Jaques and Chloe Primerano. This year's squad, selected by general manager Gina Kingsbury, consists of 17 returning players from the previous championship, where Canada triumphed over the United States 6-5 in overtime. The International Ice Hockey Federation has increased women's rosters to 25 players to match the men's format. Canada will face top seeds including the United States, Czechia, Finland, and Switzerland. With the 2026 Olympics approaching, the championship serves as a crucial preparation for the Canadian team.