The 2026 USA Hockey Women’s National Festival is set to take place from August 2 to 9 in Lake Placid, New York, gathering the nation’s most promising female collegiate players for a week of intense competition.
A Milestone for Collegiate Women’s Hockey
At the conclusion of the event, a 25‑player roster will be finalized for the U.S. Collegiate Women’s Select Team, the squad that will soon travel west to face Canada in a three‑game series.
The series is scheduled for August 12‑15 at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia, providing a high‑profile showcase for the sport’s rising talent.
Ava Thomas and Madelyn Murphy, both selected for the festival, bring fresh energy to the camp, each hoping to earn a spot on the final roster that will represent the United States against its northern rival.
Beyond the immediate matchups, the festival underscores USA Hockey’s commitment to developing women’s programs at the collegiate level, a pathway that has produced numerous Olympians and world‑championship contributors.