On January 12, 2026, Sweden announced its women's ice hockey roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. The team, known as Damkronorna, features a blend of seasoned veterans and rising stars, aiming to improve on past performances and contend for a medal.
The 23-player roster includes athletes from the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), the NCAA, and various international leagues. This mix of experience and fresh talent is expected to provide the team with depth and versatility.
The forward lines boast a strong mix of talent, including PWHL players Lina Ljungblom (Montréal Victoire) and Sara Hjalmarsson (Toronto Sceptres). Other notable forwards include Hanna Thuvik, Sofie Lundin, and Hanna Olsson, all from Frölunda HC in Sweden. College players such as Hilda Svensson (Ohio State University), Josefin Bouveng (University of Minnesota), and Thea Johansson (University of Minnesota-Duluth) are also expected to contribute significantly. Nicole Hall from Penn State University rounds out the forward group.
The defensive unit is led by Maja Nylén-Persson (New York Sirens) and Anna Kjellbin (Toronto Sceptres), both of whom bring PWHL experience to the team. Linnéa Andersson (MoDo Hockey), Jessica Adolfsson (SDE HF), and Ida Karlsson (University of Minnesota-Duluth) add further depth to the defense. Mira Jungåker and Jenna Raunio, both from Ohio State University, complete the defensive lineup.
In goal, Emma Söderberg is expected to carry the load, currently playing for SDE HF in the SDHL. She is joined by Ebba Träff Svensson (Linköping HC) and Tindra Holm (MoDo Hockey).
Sweden has participated in every women's ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics since its introduction in 1998. The team's schedule for the 2026 Winter Olympics group stage is as follows: * February 5 vs Germany * February 7 vs Italy * February 8 vs France * February 10 vs Japan
Team Sweden is in Group B along with Germany, Italy, France, and Japan. The team will begin their Olympic campaign against Germany on February 5.
