U16 and U18 women's teams begin their December training camps

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the U16 women's national team will convene at the national training center in Füssen for their newly added December training camp. Following an ice session on Thursday afternoon, the young talent squad, coached by honorary national coach Julia Zorn, will begin their scheduled four-nation tournament against Austria the following day. Their opponents on Saturday and Sunday will be Norway and Switzerland. For Julia Zorn, this will be her first camp as head coach after several stints as an assistant coach.

Honorary national coach Julia Zorn: “We are delighted that the December tournament has been newly integrated into the U16 women’s program. This gives us valuable additional opportunities to scout and test players and give them a platform. The squad consists of many new players who have impressed over the summer through their club performances and initiatives from the regional associations, supplemented by players who already have U18 experience. Since preparation is relatively short, with only one training session, we expect above all a lot of energy, commitment, and the desire to showcase their abilities and implement our instructions as quickly as possible. The matches against Austria, Norway, and Switzerland are an ideal opportunity for us to observe the team’s development in competitive situations and to gather further insights for our future work.”

U16 women's schedule

12.12.2025/15/00 | XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. | Germany - Austria

13.12.2025/16/30 | XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. | Germany – Norway

14.12.2025/14/30 | XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. | Germany - Switzerland

 Livestreams and statistics: https://deb-online.live/liga/damen/nationalteam-frauen-u16/

Regarding the U16 women's squad: https://www.deb-online.de/u16-frauen-nationalmannschaft/

 

U18 women's team taking big steps towards the World Championship

On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the German U18 women's national team will depart from Munich, traveling via Gothenburg to Tranas, Sweden. There, the team, coached by U18 women's national coach Sebastian Jones, will participate in a six-day training camp, which includes a four-nation tournament. In a highly competitive field, the German young talents will face teams from Finland, the Czech Republic, and Sweden. This is the last tournament for the U18 women before their World Championship preparations in December and January in Füssen, followed by the World Championship (Division I, Group A) from January 12 to 18 in Ritten, Italy.

U18 women’s national coach Sebastian Jones: "The upcoming tournament is an important step for us on the road to the World Championship. We're using this opportunity both to gain a comprehensive overview of our current performance levels and to further refine our World Championship squad. Many players have developed significantly in recent months and are working hard for their place on the team – it's a good sign that the decision regarding the final World Championship squad won't be easy for us. Matches against strong opponents are a valuable test for us. We want to see our own game under high tempo and pressure and identify where we stand and what we need to work on. At the same time, the tournament offers the opportunity to further develop our playing structure and prepare the final adjustments for the World Championship."

U18 women's schedule

12.12.2025/15/30 | XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. | Finland – Germany

13.12.2025/13/30 | XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. | Germany – Czech Republic

14.12.2025/15/30 | XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. | Sweden - Germany

Statistics: https://stats.swehockey.se/

Livestream: https://www.svenskhockey.tv/sv/home

Regarding the U18 women's squad: https://www.deb-online.de/u18-frauen-nationalmannschaft/