Results

International Friendlies Women (Regulation Only) 08/29 14:00 - Germany Women v Hungary Women W 5-1
IIHF Women World Championship 04/17 11:30 3 [1] USA Women v Germany Women [3] L 3-0
IIHF Women World Championship 04/15 13:00 - [2] Germany Women v Japan Women [3] L 0-1
IIHF Women World Championship 04/14 09:00 - [3] Germany Women v Hungary Women [5] W 4-1
IIHF Women World Championship 04/12 13:00 - [3] Norway Women v Germany Women [3] W 2-5
IIHF Women World Championship 04/09 09:00 - Sweden Women v Germany Women L 5-2
International Friendlies Women (Regulation Only) 04/06 13:00 - Germany Women v Japan Women D 2-2
Olympic Qualification Women 02/09 17:00 3 [1] Germany Women v Ballyclare Comrades [2] W 2-1
Olympic Qualification Women 02/08 13:30 2 [3] Slovakia Women v Germany Women [2] W 1-6
Olympic Qualification Women 02/06 18:30 1 [2] Germany Women v Austria Women [2] W 2-0
International Friendlies Women (Regulation Only) 11/09 13:30 3 Germany Women v Hungary Women W 3-1
International Friendlies Women (Regulation Only) 11/08 18:00 3 Germany Women v Slovakia Women W 2-1

The German women's national ice hockey team represents Germany at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's World Championship and other international ice hockey tournaments. The women's national team was ranked eighth in the IIHF World Ranking in 2025. It is organized under the direct administration of the Deutscher Eishockey-Bund (DEB).

Women's participation in ice hockey in Germany has slowly increased in the past decades – in 2011 the country had 2,549 female players registered with the IIHF and reported 3,168 in 2025.

History

The first international game for the German women's national team took place on 3 December 1988 in Geretsried against Switzerland. The final score was 6–5 for the Swiss, but the Germans avenged the loss in their second match. Against the Swiss, the Germans obtained their first victory.

In preparation for the 2013 IIHF Women's World Championship, the Carleton Ice House, home of the Carleton Ravens women's ice hockey program, served as the training facility for the German team. Former Ravens team captain Sara Seiler served as a member of the German squad. Of note, the Ravens hosted Germany in an exhibition game, which saw the Germans prevail by a 3–0 tally, with goals from Julia Zorn, Franziska Busch, and Andrea Lanzl.

Germany's best finish at the Worlds was in 2017, where they finished fourth after an upset victory over Russia in the quarterfinals.

The Germany Women's Ice Hockey Team, known as "Germany Women," represents Germany in international women's ice hockey competitions. Known for their resilience and growing talent pool, the team competes in various tournaments organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), including the IIHF Women's World Championship and the Olympic Winter Games. The team is characterized by their disciplined play, strong defensive strategies, and increasing offensive capabilities. Over the years, Germany Women have made significant strides in the international arena, showcasing the development of women's ice hockey within the country. They are supported by a dedicated coaching staff and passionate fans, striving to elevate their performance and achieve greater success on the world stage.