This year’s women’s tournament is one of the most highly anticipated events in recent memory. Not only because of the excitement of the United States taking on Canada, but also because of the introduction of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, players from all around the globe are showing their talents nightly.

Hayley Scamurra scored twice, and the United States opened the Milan Cortina Games women’s hockey tournament with a 5-1 win over Czechia.

Sweden unveiled its roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Jan. 2, naming a group that will try to bring the country its first gold medal since 2006 in Turin.

Here's what to know about Thursday's slate of women's ice hockey games at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including how to watch information.

With the Winter Olympics set to begin on February 6, we have curated our top picks of the uniforms that best define the style, innovation, and spirit of the 2026 Games. Lululemon returns to the world stage with a modular kit designed for the fluctuating temperatures of Milan and Cortina.

In Cortina d’Ampezzo you can’t escape the fact the mountain town is gearing up for its second Winter Olympics. In Milan you could easily miss that the Games are about to start. The vibe in the two main hubs for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games could not be more different.