Germany Announces Roster for 2026 Women's World Championship
Germany has announced its final roster for the tournament in Denmark, bringing together experienced players and young talents.
Germany has become the first country to announce its final roster for the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship in Denmark and has planned preparation matches ahead of the tournament.
Preparation Process and Match Schedule
The German national team will prepare for the tournament by playing international friendly matches against Japan and Denmark in Bremerhaven.
The team, which will play its first group stage match against Austria on November 7, will then face the USA on November 8, Czechia on November 10, and Switzerland on November 11.
Goaltender and Defense Roster
In the officially announced roster, Sandra Abstreiter, Lisa Hemmerle, and Chiara Schultes will serve in the goaltender position.
The defense line features Daria Gleissner, Ronja Hark, Hanna Hoppe, Tabea Botthof, Nina Jobst-Smith, Tara Schmitz, Carina Strobel, and Hanna Weichenhain.
Forward Players
In the forward group, players such as Laura Kluge, Luisa Welcke, Lilli Welcke, Celina Haider, and Alexandra Boico secured a spot on the roster.
Additionally, Nina Christof, Aileena Dopheide, Franziska Feldmeier, Nicola Hadraschek-Eisenschmid, Mathilda Heine, Emily Nix, Jule Schiefer, Marie-Kristin Schmid, and Svenja Voigt will represent the team.