FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2019

"We look forward to continuing the recent success of Team BC with this group of talented players," commented BC Hockey Chief Executive Officer, Barry Petrachenko. " The preparations by this group of athletes, coaches and team staff have been outstanding and we are excited to have them represent BC at the National Women's U18 Hockey Championship."

The team was selected following a four (4) day camp held in Vancouver, BC on September 19 - 22, 2019.

Team BC kicks off the 2019 National Women's U18 Hockey Championship on November 5, 2019 against Quebec and will also play Manitoba and Ontario Blue in round-robin action. The semi finals are scheduled on November 8, 2019 with the gold and bronze medal games on November 9, 2019.

Team BC brought home back-to-back bronze medals at the 2017 National Women's U18 Championship and 2018 Canada Winter Games.

BC Hockey’s Female Program of Excellence (POE) was established to identify and train athletes and team personnel for possible participation at provincial, national and international events. 

 

For more information about BC Hockey’s Female POE, please visit the BC Hockey’s Female Program of Excellence web page , or email poe@bchockey.net .

 

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