The world number three Hockeyroos have named an inexperienced squad featuring 12 Commonwealth Games debutants as they attempt to return to their golden ways at Birmingham 2022.

Jane Claxton and Brooke Peris are the only members of the 18-player squad to have notched up 100 games or more for Australia.

Claxton is set to pass the milestone of 200 caps for Australia at Birmingham, where the 29-year-old will be seeking her second Commonwealth Games gold after success in Glasgow in 2014.

Peris, who was the Northern Territory's Sportsperson of the Year in 2014, is the cousin of dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nova Peris, who was a sprint and hockey star.

The Hockeyroos have claimed gold in four of the six Commonwealth Games where hockey has been played.

However, they were denied a hat-trick of gold medals in the final on the Gold Coast four years ago and are desperate to get back to their golden ways.

Madison Fitzpatrick, who has been a member of the Australian team since 2015, is confident the Hockeyroos will shine in Birmingham.

"The Commonwealth Games is very special to me, another opportunity to play for my country and promote the sport I love," the 25-year-old said.

"Our new players are slotting in very well. The Commonwealth Games will be a big test for them but they have the full support of the team and the coaches, so I know they will shine."

Claire Colwill, 18, is the sole teenager in the squad.

"Having the opportunity to represent my country with pride is an unparalleled experience, so I cannot wait to pull on the green and gold."

Joining Claxton and Peris in the squad from the silver-medal-winning team at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games are Kaitlin Nobbs, Greta Hayes, Penny Squib and Stephanie Kershaw.

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Making their Commonwealth Games debut are Jocelyn Bartram, Claire Colwill, Madison Fitzpatrick, Amy Lawton, Rosie Malone, Aleisha Power, Courtney Schonell, Karri Somerville, Renee Taylor, Shanea Tonkin, Mariah Williams and Georgia Wilson.

The Hockeyroos will come up against New Zealand, South Africa, Scotland and Kenya in their group stage.

Just last month the Hockeyroos secured a 2-0 series victory over NZ in Auckland.

That series was their first taste of international action since bowing out of the Olympics with a shock quarter-final loss to India.

Coach Katrina Powell had just months to prepare the team for the Olympics following the messy exit of former coach Paul Gaudoin amid a toxic team culture.

Powell has now enjoyed an extended stint in the role and she is aiming to guide the Hockeyroos to gold at July's World Cup and then the Commonwealth Games.

Hockyroos squad: 

Jocelyn Bartramn, Jane Claxton, Claire Colwill, Madison Fitzpatrick, Greta Hayes, Stephanie Kershaw, Amy Lawton, Rosie Malone, Kaitlin Nobbs, Brooke Peris, Aleisha Power, Courtney Schonell, Karri Somerville, Penny Squibb, Renee Taylor, Shanea Tonkin, Mariah Williams, Georgia Wilson.

AAP