Three Sirens Players Named to U.S. World Roster
Casey O'Brien, Emma Peschel, and Callie Shanahan join the U.S. team for the upcoming world championship in Denmark.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Hockey
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Three players from the Sirens have been selected for the 25-player U.S. roster competing in the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship. The squad heads to Denmark to participate in the tournament running from November 6-16.
Why it matters
The roster features a strong core of talent as the team looks to secure a gold medal in the upcoming world competition. This selection highlights the rising influence of Sirens players within the national program following a rigorous one-week training camp.
The 25-player roster includes 20 members from the gold-medal-winning 2026 Olympic team. Casey O'Brien joins the group after recording seven goals and 15 assists over 28 games last season, while Emma Peschel arrives as the seventh overall pick in the 2026 draft.
The players
Casey O'Brien
A forward who tallied seven goals and 15 assists during her 28 games played last season.
Emma Peschel
A top-tier prospect who was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2026 draft.
Callie Shanahan
A skilled athlete named to the 25-player U.S. national roster for the upcoming world competition.
The details
The players earned their spots following a dedicated one-week training camp designed to evaluate talent for the international stage. The team now prepares to travel to Denmark for the tournament matches held in Herning and Esbjerg.
Timeline
February 2026: The U.S. Olympic women's hockey team won gold in Milan.
November 6-16, 2026: The IIHF Women's World Championship takes place in Denmark.
Season Trajectory
The inclusion of 20 Olympic returnees maintains a high bar of competitive excellence for the national program. This roster depth keeps the team in a dominant position to challenge for the world title following their previous gold medal performance.
The Sirens will be without these three key contributors during the domestic league stretch coinciding with the international tournament. Fans should monitor roster adjustments as the team adapts to the temporary absence of these core players.
The takeaway
The successful integration of new talent like Emma Peschel alongside Olympic veterans signals a robust future for the program. The team maintains its competitive edge by balancing proven experience with emerging stars from recent drafts.
What happens next
The U.S. team is scheduled to compete in the IIHF Women's World Championship in Denmark from November 6-16, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the national team's upcoming international schedule, visit United States Hockey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New York Post.
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