It’s only been two years since Canada celebrated another title, but in Canada, they have been two very long years. Not only did Team USA win the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship, but they also won the Olympic gold in Milan.
Both gold medal games went to OT.
Memorable games.
It’s those battles over the years that have inspired a generation of current players.
“My dream sparked when I was seven years old and I saw Canada play in the Olympics,” says Sarah Nurse.
Winning makes everything better, of course, so it’s no wonder that a golden final on home ice jumps to mind for the Canadians when they look back at their careers.
“Winning gold at home in Calgary (in 2021) is my best memory from the World Championships, even though it was a COVID tournament,” she says.
“My favorite memory would be Calgary 2012, because we had been working so hard for that moment, and it was such a tight game and it went to overtime. The celebration afterwards is something I’ll never forget,” adds Renata Fast.
Now the Canadians are back, and they’re looking forward to making new, golden memories.
Canada will compete in Group B in Herning, where it will face Sweden in its opening game on 6 November. The Canadians will then take on Japan on 8 November, host nation Denmark on 9 November and Finland on 11 November. All four preliminary-round games will be played at the Hockey Arena Herning, with Canada aiming to secure a strong position ahead of the quarter-finals.
The 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship starts in Denmark on 6 November.
Both gold medal games went to OT.
Memorable games.
It’s those battles over the years that have inspired a generation of current players.
“My dream sparked when I was seven years old and I saw Canada play in the Olympics,” says Sarah Nurse.
Winning makes everything better, of course, so it’s no wonder that a golden final on home ice jumps to mind for the Canadians when they look back at their careers.
“Winning gold at home in Calgary (in 2021) is my best memory from the World Championships, even though it was a COVID tournament,” she says.
“My favorite memory would be Calgary 2012, because we had been working so hard for that moment, and it was such a tight game and it went to overtime. The celebration afterwards is something I’ll never forget,” adds Renata Fast.
Now the Canadians are back, and they’re looking forward to making new, golden memories.
Canada will compete in Group B in Herning, where it will face Sweden in its opening game on 6 November. The Canadians will then take on Japan on 8 November, host nation Denmark on 9 November and Finland on 11 November. All four preliminary-round games will be played at the Hockey Arena Herning, with Canada aiming to secure a strong position ahead of the quarter-finals.
The 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship starts in Denmark on 6 November.
Previous preview articles dedicated to the participating teams:
- Road to the Women’s Worlds 2026: USA – Chasing Another Gold
- Road to the Women’s Worlds 2026: Denmark – Home Ice Blessing?
- Road to the Women’s Worlds 2026: Czechia – Returning to Where History Was Made
- Road to the Women’s Worlds 2026: Switzerland – Aiming for Their First World Championship Medal Since 2012
- Road to the Women’s Worlds 2026: Sweden Back Dreaming Big
- Road to the Women’s Worlds 2026: Japan to Denmark as Asian Champion
- Road to the Women’s Worlds 2026: Finland’s Seven Long Years
- Road to the Women’s Worlds 2026: Austria — Making Their Top Division Debut
- Road to the Women’s Worlds 2026: Germany – Inspiring the Next Generation of Players