The United States and Canada women's national hockey teams may be forced to wear generic jerseys at the upcoming IIHF Women's World Championship due to an ongoing legal dispute with the International Ice Hockey Federation, according to reports published on October 29, 2026.
The dispute centers on jersey branding and licensing rights, potentially preventing the two North American rivals from wearing their traditional team logos and colors at the tournament.
Journalists Chris Johnston and Hailey Salvian reported that the IIHF and the national federations have yet to resolve the issue, leaving the possibility that both teams will take the ice in neutral, unbranded uniforms.
