The Russian women's national ice hockey team represents Russia at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's Championships. The women's national team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia. After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Ice Hockey Federation suspended Russia from all levels of competition.

History

On 1 April 1994, Russia played its first game in Brampton, Canada, losing 1–2 to Switzerland. Three times – at 2001 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships, the 2013 IIHF Women's World Championship and the 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship Russia reached 3rd place by defeating Finland in the bronze medal game. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Ice Hockey Federation suspended Russia from all levels of competition.

Tournament record

Olympic Games

World Championship

European Championship

Team

Current roster

A 23-player roster playing for the ROC was announced on 24 January 2022. The roster submitted in the ROC’s preliminary application on 2 February featured only nineteen players. Due to positive COVID-19 test results, previously named goaltender Diana Farkhutdinova, defencemen Angelina Goncharenko and Yekaterina Nikolayeva, and forwards Lyudmila Belyakova and captain Olga Sosina were removed and reserve forward Polina Luchnikova was added to the roster. Goaltender Valeria Merkusheva and defenceman Maria Batalova were expected join the team in Beijing on 3 February. On 3 February, defenceman Yulia Smirnova and forward Landysh Falyakhova were registered and, on 5 February, Maria Batalova was registered and both Angelina Goncharenko and Olga Sosina returned to the official roster. Head coach: Yevgeni Bobariko

Notable players