Austria Women's Hockey National Team Announces World Championship Roster
Austria has announced its 25-player roster for the tournament in Denmark, where it will compete in the top division for the first time.
The Austrian Women's Ice Hockey National Team has finalized its 25-player roster for the IIHF Women's World Championship, where it will feature in the top group for the first time in its history.
Roster Announced
General Manager Gina Kingsbury and Head Coach Alexander Bröms shared the 25-player roster with the public ahead of the tournament to be held in Denmark.
The coaching staff carried out an intensive preparation process to assemble the best group of players to represent the country in the tournament.
Goals and Opponents
Emphasizing that no one is invincible, Head Coach Alexander Bröms stated that they are going to Denmark not to avoid relegation, but to win matches.
In the group stage, Austria will compete against Czechia, Germany, the USA, and Switzerland in the battle to remain in the top division.
Standout Players
The roster includes key names such as forward Theresa Schafzahl, who plays for Seattle Torrent, and former PWHL forward Anna Meixner.
Additionally, players from European professional leagues and the NCAA are among those on the roster, including goaltender Magdalena Luggin, who plays for Mercyhurst.
National Team Player List
Anja Adamitsch, Magdalena Luggin, and Selma Luggin will serve in the goaltender position.
The defensive line includes Anna Billa, Annika Fazokas, Antonia Matzka, Emma Mörtl, Laura Nagy, Lisa Schröfl, Artemis Terkin, and Charlotte Wittich.