USA Hockey Names Tessa Janecke to World Championship Roster
The Penn State standout joins the 25-player roster ahead of the upcoming tournament in Herning, Denmark.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Hockey
USA Hockey has officially announced the selection of Tessa Janecke to the Team USA roster for the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship. Janecke joins 24 other players selected to compete in the tournament.
Why it matters
Janecke is a key addition to the team, bringing extensive international experience and a history of championship-winning performance to the USA roster. Her inclusion bolsters the squad's offensive capabilities following her recent success at the 2025 World Championships.
Janecke has recorded 46 total points across 56 international games, including 20 goals and 26 assists. She enters the tournament holding the Penn State all-time scoring record with 201 career points.
The players
Tessa Janecke
She is a decorated American hockey player who holds the all-time scoring record at Penn State and has been a central figure in recent international tournament successes.
USA Hockey
This is the official governing body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States and is responsible for managing all aspects of the national team programs.
The details
Janecke earned her spot after helping Team USA secure gold at both the 2023 and 2025 IIHF Women's World Championships, notably scoring the clinching goal in the 2025 tournament. Additionally, she was a member of the gold-medal-winning 2026 Winter Olympics squad.
Timeline
2023: Janecke won a gold medal at the IIHF Women's World Championship.
2025: Janecke won a gold medal at the IIHF Women's World Championship.
October 31, 2026: USA Hockey announced the official Team USA roster.
November 6-16, 2026: The IIHF Women's World Championship will be held in Herning, Denmark.
Season Trajectory
This roster selection marks the beginning of the Team USA campaign for the upcoming world tournament in Denmark. It reinforces the competitive core established during the recent Olympic cycle and sets the team on a path to defend its international standing.
Janecke’s addition provides the team with a proven scoring threat who has demonstrated the ability to produce under high-stakes international pressure. Fans and analysts should monitor how her placement on the roster impacts the squad's offensive efficiency throughout the tournament.
The takeaway
Janecke remains a critical offensive anchor for Team USA as they head into the 2026 World Championship. Her consistency and high point-per-game average make her a player to watch as the team transitions to the tournament stage in Denmark.
What happens next
The 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship is scheduled to take place from November 6 through November 16, 2026, in Herning, Denmark.
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