The preliminary round of the 2025 Women’s World Championship is officially in the books — and it’s delivered everything fans hoped for… and then some.

It’s been non-stop action in Czechia — from fast-paced games to big goals, solid goaltending, and record-breaking crowds, this year’s Worlds has had it all.

With so many standout performances, selecting an all-star team was no easy feat. While the incredible talent from Canada and the United States certainly made an impact, it was important to showcase the equally impressive players from Europe and beyond, reflecting the truly global nature of the game.

After considering all the top performances, here it is: the 2025 Women’s World Championship All-Star Team following the preliminary round!

Top Forwards:

Marie-Philip Poulin (Canada)

Once again proving why she’s “Captain Clutch,” Poulin led the tournament in scoring during the prelims with 3 goals and 5 assists in just four games, while posting a +8 rating.

Alex Carpenter (USA)

A consistent force for Team USA, Carpenter tallied 1 goal and 5 assists across four games

Linnea Johansson (Sweden)

A standout for Sweden, Johansson racked up 1 goals and 5 assists — all while finishing with a +9 rating and zero penalty minutes.

Honourable Mentions:

Kelly Pannek (USA), Kristýna Kaltounková (Czechia), Ebba Hedqvist (Sweden)

Top Defenders:

Caroline Harvey (USA)

In four games, Harvey contributed 1 goal and 2 assists, quietly driving play and showing poise beyond her years.

Ronja Savolainen (Finland)

With 2 goals and 1 assist in four games and a +2 rating, Savolainen was a reliable presence and played big minutes without taking a single penalty.

Honourable Mentions:

Renata Fast (Canada), Nina Jobst-Smith (Germany)

Top Goaltender:

Miyuu Masuhara (Japan)

Masuhara was lights out for Japan in the group stage. She posted a .969 SV%, stopped 110 shots, recorded two shutouts, and finished with a sparkling 1.01 GAA.

Honourable Mention:

Ena Nystrøm (Norway)

The preliminary round had it all—speed, skill, drama, and a whole lot of standout performances.

From seasoned stars doing what they do best to new faces making names for themselves on the world stage, this All-Star Team showcases just how deep and exciting the talent pool is across women’s hockey right now. The best part? We still have plenty of hockey to go.