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    Ian Kennedy
    Jul 25, 2023, 19:04

    Thirty-four players were chosen to advance to the final selection at the USA Hockey Women's National Festival for the U-18 Select roster.

    Thirty-four players were chosen to advance to the final selection at the USA Hockey Women's National Festival for the U-18 Select roster.

    Margarett Averill - Photo @ Elite Sports Photos - Massachusetts, Minnesota Lead The Way In USA U-18 Selections

    Massachusetts and Minnesota had the most representation in the 34 members named to the USA Hockey Women's National Festival camp roster, who will compete for a spot on the 2023 U.S. Under-18 Select Team.

    Following a week long camp in Ohio, 18 forwards, 11 defenders, and five goaltenders were chosen including returning players from last year's bronze medal winning team -  Kendra Distad, Rose Dwyer, Bella Fanale, Layla Hemp, Maggie Scannell, and Josie St. Martin.

    Among the players selected, 10 hail from Massachusetts while nine came from Minnesota. Among specific programs, Bishop Kearney (three), Minnetonka High (four), East Coast Wizards (five), Shattuck St. Mary's (five), and NAHA (four) led the way in players chosen.

    The youngest members moving forward were 2008 born forward Mary Derrenbacher and 2008 born defender Margaret Averill.