Czechia women's national ice hockey team

Czech Republic
AssociationCzech Ice Hockey Association
General managerTereza Sadilová
Head coachCarla MacLeod
AssistantsDušan Andrašovský
Gregory Rivett
CaptainAneta Tejralová
Most gamesAlena Polenská (166)
Top scorerAlena Polenská
Tereza Vanišová (52)
Most pointsKateřina Mrázová (112)
IIHF codeCZE
Ranking
Current IIHF4 (21 April 2025)[1]
Highest IIHF3 (2024)
Lowest IIHF14 (2011)
First international
Czech Republic  6–0  Italy
(Belluno, Italy; 27 February 1993)
Biggest win
Czech Republic  16–0  Poland
(Chomutov, Czech Republic; 13 November 2021)
Biggest defeat
Germany  11–0  Czech Republic
(Plzeň, Czech Republic; 5 November 1995)
Olympics
Appearances2 (first in 2022)
World Championships
Appearances21 (first in 2013)
Best result Bronze: (2022, 2023)
International record (W–L–T)
207–180–17
Medal record
World Championship
2022 Denmark
2023 Canada

The Czech women's national ice hockey team is the national women's ice hockey team of the Czech Republic. Since 2021, the team has been officially known in English as Czechia.[2] The women's national team is controlled by Czech Ice Hockey Association. As of 2021, Czech Republic has 4,142 female players.[3]

Tournament record

Olympic Games

  • 2022 – Finished 7th
  • 2026 – Finished 5th

World Championship

  • 1999 – Finished 4th in Group B
  • 2000 – Finished 7th in Group B
  • 2001 – Finished 3rd in Division I
  • 2004 – Finished 2nd in Division I
  • 2005 – Finished 3rd in Division I
  • 2007 – Finished 5th in Division I
  • 2008 – Finished 3rd in Division I
  • 2009 – Finished 5th in Division I (Demoted to Division II)
  • 2011 – Finished 1st in Division II (Promoted to Division I)
  • 2012 – Finished 1st in Division IA (Promoted to Top Division)
  • 2013 – Finished 8th (Demoted to Division IA)
  • 2014 – Finished 9th (Promoted to playoff)
  • 2015 – Finished 9th (Promoted to Top Division)
  • 2016 – Finished 6th
  • 2017 – Finished 8th
  • 2019 – Finished 6th
  • 2020 – Cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic[4]
  • 2021 – Finished 7th
  • 2022 Bronze
  • 2023 Bronze
  • 2024 – Finished 4th
  • 2025 – Finished 4th

European Championship

  • 1993 – Finished in 8th place (2nd in Group B)
  • 1995 – Finished in 9th place (2nd in Group B)
  • 1996 – Finished in 9th place (2nd in Group B)

Team

2026 Olympics roster

The roster was announced on 6 January 2026.[5]

Head coach: Carla MacLeod[6]

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team
1 G Michaela Hesová 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2005-11-02)2 November 2005 (aged 20) Dartmouth Big Green
2 D Aneta TejralováC 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (1996-01-04)4 January 1996 (aged 30) Seattle Torrent
3 F Adéla Šapovalivová 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (2006-05-17)17 May 2006 (aged 19) Wisconsin Badgers
4 D Daniela Pejšová 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 73 kg (161 lb) (2002-08-14)14 August 2002 (aged 23) Boston Fleet
6 F Linda Vocetková 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (2007-03-22)22 March 2007 (aged 18) Djurgårdens IF
7 D Klára Seroiszková 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (2001-01-25)25 January 2001 (aged 25) HC Davos
8 F Tereza Pištěková 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (2000-06-03)3 June 2000 (aged 25) SDE
10 F Denisa KřížováA 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1994-11-03)3 November 1994 (aged 31) Minnesota Frost
12 F Klára Hymlárová 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1999-02-27)27 February 1999 (aged 26) Minnesota Frost
14 D Dominika Lásková 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 71 kg (157 lb) (1996-12-20)20 December 1996 (aged 29) SDE
15 D Andrea Trnková 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (2004-03-03)3 March 2004 (aged 21) Clarkson Golden Knights
16 F Kateřina MrázováA 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1992-10-19)19 October 1992 (aged 33) Ottawa Charge
18 F Michaela Pejzlová 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1997-06-04)4 June 1997 (aged 28) HC Ambrì-Piotta
19 F Natálie Mlýnková 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (2001-05-24)24 May 2001 (aged 24) Montreal Victoire
20 F Barbora Juříčková 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2006-10-21)21 October 2006 (aged 19) HPK Hämeenlinna
21 F Tereza Vanišová 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1996-01-30)30 January 1996 (aged 30) Vancouver Goldeneyes
22 F Tereza Plosová 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (2006-07-05)5 July 2006 (aged 19) Minnesota Golden Gophers
24 D Sára Čajanová 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (2002-12-10)10 December 2002 (aged 23) Brynäs IF
26 F Vendula Přibylová 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 78 kg (172 lb) (1996-03-23)23 March 1996 (aged 29) Modo Hockey
28 D Noemi Neubauerová 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1999-12-15)15 December 1999 (aged 26) EV Zug
29 G Klára Peslarová 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1996-11-23)23 November 1996 (aged 29) Brynäs IF
32 G Julie Pejšová 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 91 kg (201 lb) (2003-02-03)3 February 2003 (aged 23) HC Milevsko 1934
98 F Kristýna Kaltounková 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 77 kg (170 lb) (2002-04-14)14 April 2002 (aged 23) New York Sirens

Former head coaches

References

  1. ^ "World Ranking". IIHF.com. International Ice Hockey Federation. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  2. ^ Miller, Gord [@GMillerTSN] (20 December 2021). "the Czech Federation officially requested that it be referred to as 'Czechia' in all competitions" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ IIHF, https://www.iihf.com/en/associations/337/czech-republic Archived 18 February 2022 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Steiss, Adam (7 March 2020). "Women's Worlds cancelled". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 12 December 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  5. ^ Kennedy, Ian (6 January 2026). "Czechia Names 2026 Olympic Women's Hockey Roster". The Hockey News. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Team roster: Czech Republic". iihf.com. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.