Usa Women's Hockey Olympic Roster
With just a few weeks left until the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, the USA Women's Hockey Olympic Roster has been released. This is the team that will represent the United States on the international stage and compete for the gold medal. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take a closer look at the roster, the players, and what fans can expect from this talented group of women.
Meet the Players
The USA Women's Hockey Olympic Roster is made up of 23 players, including three goaltenders, seven defensemen, and 13 forwards. Here's a closer look at the players who will be representing the United States in Beijing.
Goaltenders
- Nicole Hensley
- Alex Cavallini
- Aerin Frankel
The goaltenders are the last line of defense for the team, and these three women are among the best in the world. Hensley and Cavallini both won gold medals with the team in 2018, while Frankel is making her Olympic debut.
Defensemen
- Cayla Barnes
- Megan Bozek
- Jincy Dunne
- Megan Keller
- Lee Stecklein
- Emily Matheson
- Abby Roque
The defensemen are responsible for protecting the goaltender and preventing the opposing team from scoring. This group brings a mix of experience and youth to the team, with veterans like Bozek and Stecklein and rookies like Dunne and Matheson.
Forwards
- Hannah Brandt
- Alex Carpenter
- Kendall Coyne Schofield
- Britta Curl
- Dani Cameranesi
- Brianna Decker
- Amanda Kessel
- Kelly Pannek
- Hayley Scamurra
- Abbey Murphy
- Jessie Eldridge
- Grace Zumwinkle
- Meaghan Pezon
The forwards are responsible for scoring goals and generating offensive chances for the team. This group includes some of the best players in the world, including Carpenter, Coyne Schofield, and Decker. Kessel, who missed the 2018 Olympics due to injury, is making her Olympic debut.
What to Expect from the Team
The USA Women's Hockey team is one of the best in the world, with a long history of success in international competition. The team has won two gold medals (1998 and 2018), three silver medals (2002, 2010, and 2014), and one bronze medal (2006) in Olympic competition, and has also won eight World Championships.
With a talented roster that includes experienced veterans and promising young players, the team is well-positioned to compete for another gold medal in Beijing. The goaltending and defense are particularly strong, and the team has the ability to score goals in bunches.
However, the competition will be fierce. Canada, the reigning Olympic champions, will be looking to defend their title, while other teams like Finland and Russia will be looking to upset the favorites.
Conclusion
The USA Women's Hockey Olympic Roster is a talented group of women who will be representing the United States on the international stage in Beijing. With a mix of experience and youth, the team is well-positioned to compete for a gold medal, but the competition will be tough. Fans can expect exciting and intense games as the team looks to bring home another Olympic medal.
