Penn State junior alternate captain Nicole Hall has been selected for Sweden’s roster for the Lidl Hockey Games and the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship. The Lidl tournament in Södertälje will serve as Sweden’s final tune-up before the world championship in Denmark.

By the Numbers
  • Hall is one of 24 players on Sweden’s roster.
  • She has 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) in 82 international games.
  • This season, she has 5 points (4 goals, 1 assist) in 8 games for Penn State.
State of Play
  • Sweden plays Czechia, Switzerland and Finland at the Lidl Hockey Games, Oct. 28-31.
  • The IIHF Women’s World Championship runs Nov. 6-16 in Denmark; Sweden’s listed preliminary games include Canada, Finland, Denmark and Japan.
  • Hall made her Olympic debut at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games, appearing in all 7 games.
Bottom Line

Hall’s selection adds international experience to Sweden’s roster—and gives the Penn State standout another chance to compete on a major stage before returning to her college season.