Ptolemy to Represent Canada
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TORONTO -- Clarkson incoming freshman Katelyn Ptolemy has been named to Canada's National Women's Under-22 Team that will take part in a three-game series vs. USA's Women's Under-22 Select Team from August 20-23 in Pierrefonds, QC, just outside Montreal, it was announced Sunday by Hockey Canada.
The players were selected by head coach Sarah Howald (Regina, SK/University of Regina, CIS) and assistant coaches Pierre Alain (Mirabel, QC/St-Jérôme, Collégial AA) and Jim Fetter (Waterloo, ON/Wayne State University, CHA), along with National Women's Team head coach Melody Davidson and Hockey Canada's regional scouts.
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Canada's roster of 22 players was selected following a seven-day camp from August 10-17 in Toronto, ON, attended by 40 of the top under-22 female hockey players in Canada - four goaltenders, 12 defensemen and 24 forwards. The camp included games between two Canadian teams and a team of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) all-stars.
"The coaching staff is very excited about the team that we have selected that will represent Canada during this series against the United States in Pierrefonds," says Howald. "It was a very competitive selection camp and a testimony to the growth of women's hockey in Canada. The players named today should be very proud of their accomplishment."
Ptolemy, a native of Dinsmore SK, played for Swift Current last season, where as team captained she helped to lead the Wildcats to the SFMAAAHL finals. She was named SFMAAAHL's Top Defenseman in 2007-08. Ptolemy led Swift Current in scoring from the blueline with 25 points, including 21 assists through 38 games.
"Katelyn is an extremely well-rounded player," stated Clarkson co-head coaches Shannon and Matt Desrosiers. "She is a smart and steady defenseman that moves the puck very well. She can add some offense from the blueline and is expected to see time on our power play and penalty kill."
The 22 members of Canada's National Women's Under-22 Team are all products of the Hockey Canada development system, which is operated by Hockey Canada's member branches.
CANADA VS. USA SCHEDULE AT THE PIERREFONDS SPORTPLEXE 4
GLACES
(AUGUST 18-23)
Canada's games and practices are open and it is free admission. All practices and games will be held at the Pierrefonds Sportplexe 4 Glaces (14700 Pierrefonds Boulevard). All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time (local time in Pierrefonds).
Monday, August 18 12:45 p.m. Canada - practice
Tuesday, August 19 10:00 a.m. Canada - practice
12:00 p.m. USA - practice
Wednesday, August 20 9:00 a.m. Canada - practice
10:00 a.m. USA - practice
7:00 p.m. Canada U22 vs. USA U22
Thursday, August 21 12:00 p.m. USA - practice
2:00 p.m. Canada - practice
Friday, August 22 9:00 a.m. USA - practice
10:00 a.m. Canada - practice
7:00 p.m. Canada U22 vs. USA U22
Saturday, August 23 9:30 a.m. Canada U22 vs. USA U22
