Norway’s Women’s Hockey Surge Redefines Global Rankings
From modest roots to a top‑ten IIHF ranking, Norway’s female hockey program is reshaping its future with new development strategies and a wave of players heading abroad.
Jul 12, 2026
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Norway’s Women’s Hockey Surge: 74% Registration Jump Since 2021
A look at the rapid growth of girls' and women's hockey in Norway, the federation's new development strategies, and the increasing presence of Norwegian talent in North American leagues.
Jul 12, 2026
Norway’s Women’s Hockey Surge: Registrations Up 74% and a Path to Global Leagues
A 74 percent rise in female registrations since 2021 fuels a new generation of Norwegian players, strategic federation reforms, and a pipeline that stretches from youth leagues to the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
Jul 12, 2026