Overview

The Sweden women's national ice hockey team, commonly called Damkronorna (the "Lady Crowns"), is the official senior women's team representing Sweden in international competition. The team is organized under the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and competes in major tournaments such as the Olympic Winter Games and the IIHF Women's World Championship. In Swedish the team is known as Sveriges damlandslag i ishockey, and it represents the nation of Sweden in the sport of women's ice hockey.

History and development

The national team program began in the late 1980s, with the official senior side forming in 1987. Over subsequent decades the program grew alongside an expanding domestic structure for women's hockey. Investment in youth development, coaching, and an elite domestic league helped raise standards and produce players able to compete at the highest level. Sweden's growth mirrored an overall increase in participation and visibility for women's hockey internationally.

Competitive record and achievements

Sweden has been one of the stronger European teams historically, producing several notable tournament results. Highlights include Olympic medals and World Championship podium finishes:

  • Olympics: Bronze (2002), Silver (2006)
  • IIHF World Championship: Bronze medals (2005, 2007)

Beyond medals, Sweden has frequently qualified for top-tier events and provided strong competition against North American and European rivals. Performance has varied across cycles, reflecting changes in player generations and investment levels.

Team structure, domestic league and player development

Many national team players develop through Sweden's domestic club system and the top women's league, which has evolved to provide higher standards of play and greater visibility. The national selection typically blends seasoned veterans with younger prospects from junior programs. Teams wear Sweden's national colors—blue and yellow—and training emphasizes skating, team tactics and international-style systems.

Notable facts and distinctions

Damkronorna have played an important role in promoting women's ice hockey in Sweden, inspiring greater participation at grassroots levels. Their Olympic medals remain among the most visible achievements for the women's side and helped raise the profile of the sport nationally. Continued development of coaching, league opportunities, and international competition are central to the team's future ambitions.

For additional information about the team, tournaments, and player biographies, consult federation resources and major international governing bodies linked by national and sport-specific pages.