Overview
- Puck drops Nov. 6 at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena, continues Nov. 8 in Buffalo, and concludes Dec. 10 and 13 in Edmonton, with all games on NHL Network.
- U.S. coach John Wroblewski named Aerin Frankel the starting goaltender for the opener, while the Saturday starter remains unannounced.
- PWHL Boston Fleet standouts Megan Keller, Frankel and rookie Haley Winn headline U.S. selections from the pro pipeline.
- Ottawa Charge players Gabbie Hughes, goaltender Gwyneth Philips and rookie defender Rory Guilday also made the U.S. roster.
- Coaches will weigh series performances ahead of Olympic roster reveals expected in late December or early January, after the U.S. went 2–3 in last year’s set against Canada.