On Monday, national team captain Ulf Lundberg presented Damkronorna's squad for the season's first national team tournament, Women's European Championship Hockey Tour.
Jenna Raunio, among others, is included in the squad.
She has come back after a long injury absence and gained experience despite it being tough. A very exciting player, I see great potential in Jenna, it will be very exciting to see her in Switzerland, says Ulf Lundberg during a press conference.
Isabelle Leijonhielm is also classified as a debutant, even though she has been on national team camps before.
It's so cool to see her radar on the ice, she has both map and compass, says Lundberg.
Star player Hanna Olsson, Frölunda HC, had an injury-plagued last season, but was still selected for the World Championship in the USA. This time, however, the 25-year-old is left out of the squad.
The tournament is played in Switzerland at the end of August. In November, it's Sweden's turn to host the next WEHT tournament.
Goalkeepers
Emma Söderberg, PWHL Boston
Ida Boman, Djurgårdens IF
Defenders
Linnéa Andersson, Modo Hockey
Nathalie Lidman, Frölunda HC
Emma Forsgren, Djurgårdens IF
Maja Nylén-Persson, Brynäs IF/PWHL New York
Ida Karlsson, University of Minnesota Gophers
Paula Bergström, Frölunda HC
Jenna Raunio, HV71
Forwards
Hilda Svensson, HV71
Josefin Bouveng, Minnesota University
Wilma Sundin, Modo Hockey
Sofie Lundin, Frölunda HC
Sara Hjalmarsson, Linköping HC
Hanna Thuvik, Brynäs IF
Thea Johansson, Mercyhurst University
Ebba Hedqvist, Modo Hockey
Lina Ljungblom, PWHL Montreal
Mira Hallin, Modo Hockey
Felicia Levin, Linköping HC
Isabelle Leijonhielm, Djurgårdens IF
Elin Svensson, HV71
Sweden–Switzerland, August 29, 19.00.
Sweden–Finland, August 30, 15.30.
Sweden–Czech Republic, August 31, 13.30.
All matches are played at Swiss arena.
