HOCKEY CANADA
Caitlin Kraemer scored four goals, Alexia Aubin added two of her own and Canada blanked Sweden 10-0 to go back-to-back at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship.
Hearing stories of her dad rowing for Canada inspired Charlotte Pieckenhagen to represent her country.
Nine months after Owen Pickering wore the Maple Leaf, his sister Avery is doing the same at the U18 women’s worlds.
Twenty-three players from five Members will represent Canada at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship.
The first all-women U18 coaching staff is bringing experience and showing the importance of diversity behind the bench.
Forty-six players – from eight Members – have been named to development and U18 teams for series against the U.S.
One hundred and forty-two of Canada’s best are headed west to Calgary after earning invites to selection camps.
Troy Ryan, Courtney Birchard-Kessel and Kori Cheverie will lead Canada’s three national women’s teams this season.
