Each team's roster consisted of at least 15 skaters (forwards, and defencemen) and 2 goaltenders, and at most 20 skaters and 3 goaltenders. All eight participating nations, through the confirmation of their respective national associations, had to submit a roster by the first IIHF directorate.
Group A.
Canada.
A 32-player roster was announced on 21 January 2016. The final squad was revealed on 29 February 2016.
Head coach: Laura Schuler
Finland.
The roster was announced on 10 March 2016.
Head coach: Pasi Mustonen
Russia.
A 32-player roster was announced on 4 March 2016. The final squad was revealed on 22 March 2016.
Head coach: Mikhail Chekanov
United States.
The roster was announced on 24 February 2016.
Head coach: Ken Klee
Group B.
Czech Republic.
Head coach: Jiří Vozák
Japan.
The roster was announced on 18 February 2016.
Head coach: Yoshifumi Fujisawa
Sweden.
The roster was announced on 15 March 2016.
Head coach: Leif Boork
Switzerland.
The roster was announced on 2 March 2016.
Head coach: Daniela Diaz
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