Canadian women’s hockey team roster unveiled for Rivalry Series games in U.S.

CALGARY – Hockey Canada has named the 25 players for the women’s team facing the host United States in the first two games of the Rivalry Series.

The three goalies, eight defenders and 14 forwards announced Monday will square off against their archrival Americans on Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio, and Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y.

The four-game series concludes Dec. 10 and Dec. 13 in Edmonton where Canada and the United States will meet for the last time before February’s Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy.

Canada’s roster for the Edmonton games will be announced at a later date.

“These four games are more than just a mini-competition between two rival nations; they remain an important measuring stick for us as we continue building toward the 2026 Olympic Winter Games,” said Canadian