Hockey Canada has unveiled its roster for the Women’s Hockey Tournament at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games set for this February 4-20 in Beijing, China.

The 23 player roster features 10 first-time Olympians, while 13 members of the 2018 Canadian squad who earned silver in PyeongChang, South Korea will once again represent their country overseas. Six players actually suited up for Canada in Sochi, Russia where they won gold in 2014, while two players remain from the gold medal-winning team from Vancouver in 2010.

With one backup player at each position, Hockey Canada elected to name three goaltenders, seven defensemen and 13 forwards to the team. Many difficult personnel decisions had to be made by Hockey Canada staff, but the coaching staff and selection crew made up of Gina Kingsbury, Cassie Campbell, Kori Cheverie, Doug Derraugh, Alison Domenico, Brad Kirkwood, Scott Salmond and Scott Smith relied on both experienced players and and influx of youth and young leadership in their decision-making process.

“It is a tremendous honour and accomplishment to be chosen to represent your country at the Olympics,” said Hockey Canada chief executive officer Tom Renney . “We extend our congratulations to all 23 players on their nomination to the Canadian Olympic Team and we will join with hockey fans from coast-to-coast-to-coast in our excitement and pride as we watch Canada compete in Beijing.”

Ontario led the way with 12 players selected from the province, while Manitoba and Quebec sent three players each to the team. Nova Scotia will be represented by two forwards, while Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia surprisingly will only see one representative each.

Prior to final team selection, the Canadian centralized roster battled the United States in what became a six-game Rivalry Series. Canada also competed against the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association, the Alberta Junior Hockey League, the British Columbia Hockey League and three times against Finland.

Team Canada will begin the preliminary round against Switzerland on February 3 at the National Indoor Stadium and Wukesong Sports Centre in Beijing. The Canadians have not won an Olympic gold medal since 2014.

Full Canadian Women’s Olympic Team Roster:

Number		Player	Pos	Shoots	Height	Weight	DOB	Hometown	Current Team
6		Rebecca Johnston	Forward	L	5’9	148	09-24-1989	Sudbury, Ont.	PWHPA
7		Laura Stacey	Forward	R	5’10	143	05-05-1994	Kleinburg, Ont.	PWHPA
10		Sarah Fillier	Forward	R	5’4	137	06-09-2000	Georgetown, Ont.	Princeton University (ECAC)
11		Jill Saulnier	Forward	L	5’5	144	03-07-1992	Halifax, N.S.	PWHPA
15		Melodie Daoust	Forward	L	5’6	157	01-07-1992	Valleyfield, Que.	PWHPA
19		Brianne Jenner	Forward	R	5’9	159	05-04-1991	Oakville, Ont.	PWHPA
20		Sarah Nurse	Forward	L	5’8	140	01-04-1995	Hamilton, Ont.	PWHPA
24		Natalie Spooner	Forward	R	5’10	170	10-17-1990	Scarborough, Ont.	PWHPA
26		Emily Clark	Forward	L	5’7	150	11-28-1995	Saskatoon, Sask.	PWHPA
27		Emma Maltais	Forward	L	5’3	147	11-04-1999	Burlington, Ont.	Ohio State University (WCHA)
29		Marie-Philip Poulin	Forward	L	5’6	160	03-28-1991	Beauceville, Que.	PWHPA
40		Blayre Turnbull	Forward	R	5’7	155	07-15-1993	Stellarton, N.S.	PWHPA
47		Jamie Lee Rattray	Forward	L	5’6	158	09-30-1992	Kanata, Ont.	PWHPA
3		Jocelyne Larocque	Defence	L	5’6	140	05-19-1988	Ste. Anne, Man.	PWHPA
14		Renata Fast	Defence	R	5’7	144	10-06-1994	Burlington, Ont.	PWHPA
17		Ella Shelton	Defence	L	5’8	176	01-19-1998	Ingersoll, Ont.	PWHPA
21		Ashton Bell	Defence	R	5’9	163	12-07-1999	Deloraine, Man.	University of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
23		Erin Ambrose	Defence	R	5’5	132	04-30-1994	Keswick, Ont.	PWHPA
28		Micah Zandee-Hart	Defence	L	5’8	150	01-13-1997	Saanichton, B.C.	PWHPA
42		Claire Thompson	Defence	L	5’8	148	01-28-1998	Toronto, Ont.	PWHPA

Number		Player	Pos	Catches	Height	Weight	DOB	Hometown	Current Team
35		Ann-Renee Desbiens	Goaltender	L	5’9	160	04-10-1994	La Malbaie, Que.	PWHPA
38		Emerance Maschmeyer	Goaltender	L	5’6	141	05-10-1994	Bruderheim, Alta.	PWHPA
50		Kristen Campbell	Goaltender	L	5’9	180	11-30-1997	Brandon, Man.	PWHPA

 

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Carter Brooks - Associate Editor of Game On Magazine - is a news writer and sports columnist situated in Winnipeg, MB. On top of reading and writing, his favourite pastimes include camping, car-modification projects and coaching hockey. Carter can be reached at carterbrooks1994@gmail.com.

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