USA's U-18 select roster is a group at the beginning of their national team journey for USA, and they're one filled with skilled players capable of a bright future. Here's a look at five members of USA's U-18 Select roster to watch in their series against Canada.
USA is returning a group of key players from their 2026 U-18 World Championship gold medal winning roster. Its a group that includes tournament MVP Jane Daley, forwards Annabelle Lovell and Lily Bromley, defenders Chyna Taylor and Taylor Manion, and netminder Cecilia Wielenberg.
USA's pipeline of elite talent looks secure from the U-18 program, through the Collegiate Select roster, to their senior national team.
This group includes a number of players to watch as they rise through the women's hockey ranks. Here's five members of USA's U-18 Select roster to watch during their series with Canada.
Jane Daley
Last season at the U-18 World Championships, Daley set a single tournament goal scoring record with 12 goals in six games. She was named tournament MVP and for the second time, a U-18 World Championship All-Star. She scored three consecutive hat tricks in the tournament en route to gold. The only expectation for USA, is that the Ohio State commit will be a force in this series and at the 2027 Worlds.
Chyna Taylor
USA's first national program player from Kentucky, Taylor is an offensive force from the blueline. She had 47 goals and 122 points this season at the 16-U level with Lovell Academy and put up 11 assists in six games for USA at the 2026 U-18 Worlds helping the Americans win gold. The Wisconsin commit is a dynamic two-way blueliner who will be a player every nation, including Canada at this summer series, will need to manage.
Annabelle Lovell
Lovell, a Wisconsin commit, has an exciting skill set that can make you say 'wow' when you're watching her play. The slightly undersized Lovell had 130 points in 65 games this season at Lovell Academy, which bares her name. She had five points in six games last season at Worlds, and will be watched for a breakout campaign where her electrifying hands and edge-work become an issue other programs cannot handle.
Cassidy Cha
A Wisconsin recruit, the 5-foot-10 right shot defender is a modern and mobile blueliner who loves to join the attack. Cha is one of the best 2010-born players in the nation and will be counted upon immediately to step in and contribute as a member of USA's defence corps. Cha has spent the bulk of her playing career with Team Illinois.
Alexis Ulrich
Another star-potential defender, the 5-foot-10 Ulrich is a stalwart at Breck School in Minnesota. Currently uncommitted, Ulrich has a line up of NCAA programs waiting for her decision. Ulrich is steady and strong on pucks. This event will be a good measuring stick of just how high her ceiling can be.
