Canada's U-18 Select team is set to face USA this summer, and challenge the World in January. It's a roster with players set for bigger things. Here's a look at five players to watch in their summer series against USA.
Canada is coming off a season filled with silver linings from the U-18 World Championships, Summer Series, World Championships, and Olympics. But there's reason to be hopeful with the abundance of talent coming up.
When it comes to Canada's U-18 Select team chosen to face USA in a three-game series this summer, Canada's strength, and one that will eventually benefit the senior national team ranks, is on their blueline. They'll face a gifted American attack, but will have the advantage on the blueline.
Up front, however, it's less certain as the Canadian roster is one filled with inexperience at this level, and forwards who will need to prove they can do it against tougher competition.
Here's a look at five players to watch for Canada's U-18 team in the Summer Select series against the United States.
Renee Lapointe, Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA)
One of two players entering the NCAA early this season for Canada, Lapointe is a gifted offensive blueliner who can make her impact felt at both ends of the ice. She scored 24 goals and 50 points in 46 games with the Durham West Lightning in the OWHL this season. She comes from deep hockey roots as her mother Natalie Rivard won three World Championship gold medals on Team Canada's blueline in the 1990s.
Adrianna Milani, Minnesota (NCAA)
Heading to the NCAA a season early, Milani is a dynamic offensive talent, who was an All-Star at the 2026 U-18 World Championships scoring 13 points in six games. She uses her edges and separation speed, as well as her deception with the puck to find space and take her shot. Milani will be a battle-tested forward in the tight checking WCHA by the time the 2027 Worlds roll around. At this event, she'll need to be Canada's consistent threat.
Megan Mossey, Etobicoke Dolphins (OWHL)
The Wisconsin commit was named a tournament All-Star at the 2026 U-18 World Championships scoring 11 points in six games from Canada's blueline. She's got a heavy shot, and plays a physical game. She can adjust at the blueline to freeze checkers and open lanes for herself. Mossey is one of Canada's best young prospects on the rise.
Savannah Halleran, Etobicoke Dolphins (OWHL)
She scored 154 points, including 113 goals in 73 games at the U-15 level, and last season put up 41 goals and 71 points in 48 games as a rookie in the OWHL with the Durham West Lightning. Canada has no proven scoring beyond Milani, Maggie Hughson, and Madison Levesque. Halleran is a player they need to step forward as a top line offensive threat, and she's shown how capable she is of doing just that.
Maeve Aird, Whitby Wolves (OWHL)
Canada's blueline is stocked full of talent, from Mossey and Lapointe, to Ohio State commit Avery Jones, Cornell commit Aurora Matt, Clarkson commit Jordan Mulvihill, Northeastern commit Whitney Basso, and Minnesota-Duluth commit Raeya Mackie. Aird, however, is a player who could emerge from this group with an edge. She handles the game and manages pressure well. The strength of this blueline will make it difficult for any individual to shine, but collectively, they are the backbone of Canada's roster, and their best hope at a series and gold medal win this year.
