Aldergrove’s Amy Potomak is among the 23 players who will suit up for Canada at the 2016 IIHF U18 women’s world hockey championships next month.
The championships run Jan. 8 to 15 in St. Catharines, Ont. and the final roster was released on Monday (Dec. 7).
“The depth of talent at this age group is very impressive, and players have provided plenty of impressive performances throughout the journey from August camp through to U18 nationals,” said Canadian head coach Lisa Haley.
“All of these players have the right combination of skills and intangibles that we believe are essential in competing for a world championship on home soil.”
The 16-year-old Potomak currently plays for the Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy in Kelowna.
She was named the most valuable player at the national women’s U18 hockey championships last month after helping Team BC win bronze.
“We’ve seen the players’ growth and development from selection camp, against the U.S., with their club teams, and most recently at nationals; we believe they’ll be ready to compete for a gold medal in St. Catharines,” said Melody Davidson, the general manager of the national women’s team programs.