Caitlin Kraemer and Abby Stonehouse were linemates this summer with Canada's U-18 team, a chemistry they'll build on this winter with the Waterloo Ravens.
This summer, Abby Stonehouse and Caitlin Kraemer proved to be two of the most dangerous U-18 hockey players on the planet. The duo dominated each shift they took against Finland and USA in the Summer Select Series.
Considering the duo was hard to handle on the international level, they'll be almost unstoppable this season as teammates with the OWHL's Waterloo Ravens.
The opportunity to grow closer on the ice will only help the duo at the 2024 U-18 World Championships, and it's one Caitlin Kraemer is excited about.
"It's something I'm really looking forward to," said Kraemer about playing Stonehouse in Waterloo. "She's not only an amazing player, but an amazing person. She's going to help with the environment of the team not only on the ice, but in the room."
Kraemer led the U-18 tournament in goals last year scoring 10 goals and 11 points, while Stonehouse finished with five points in four games. Stonehouse is moving from the OWHL's London Devilettes to join Kraemer, and continue to build their chemistry.
"Off the ice, we've always been close for the past couple of years, but we haven't really got the chance to play together, so now is a cool opportunity," said Stonehouse. "I think with the Waterloo Ravens we'll have even more chemistry and be connecting better."
While their chemistry improves, one thing's for certain, the duo already enjoy playing with each other.
"I like playing with [Kraemer] because she's such a great playmaker and has that hockey IQ, so she knows where to find me," said Stonehouse. "It goes both ways though, I like to give it to her because she's got a great shot."
"She's a feisty player that never loses battles," said Kraemer of Stonehouse. "If she goes into the corners, she's coming out with the puck, so she's just a blast to play with."