Germany secured a 2-0 victory over Austria in a Group A match at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Katarina Jobst-Smith scored Germany's opening goal, celebrated with teammate Lilli Welcke. In Group B action in Herning, Denmark prevailed over Japan. Japan's Umeka Odaira scored to make it 2-0 at one point, but Denmark ultimately won the match. The tournament continues across the two Danish cities.
Germany beats Austria 2-0, Denmark defeats Japan at Women's Ice Hockey World Championship
