The roster is now official.
When Hockey Canada opened National Women’s Team Camp in Quebec City, the expectation was that a few younger players might force their way onto Canada’s roster for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship. Instead, Hockey Canada unveiled one of the most significant roster transitions in recent memory.
Five players aged 20 or younger earned spots on the final roster, while six players are set to make their Women’s World Championship debuts. At the same time, several familiar names from Canada’s recent international teams, including Brianne Jenner, Sarah Nurse, Natalie Spooner, Jocelyne Larocque, Claire Thompson and Emerance Maschmeyer, are no longer part of the group.
The roster that emerged from Quebec City sends a clear message: Canada is accelerating the transition to its next generation. Throughout camp, younger players consistently challenged established veterans for ice time and opportunities.
After attending camp from start to finish, here are some observations on several of the players who earned their place on the roster.
Rosalie Tremblay: the biggest riser at camp
Few players did more to elevate their stock than Rosalie Tremblay. The 18-year-old showed throughout the week that she belongs in this environment. She centered a line with Sarah Fillier and Jessie Eldridge during the first intersquad game and never looked out of place. Tremblay played with confidence, using an active stick to disrupt plays and create turnovers. She consistently extended offensive-zone possessions and demonstrated impressive awareness away from the puck. Her best moment came early in the week when she helped create Sarah Fillier’s game-tying goal with a beautiful seam pass. She later added a shootout goal and remained one of the most noticeable young forwards throughout camp. Most importantly, she never looked intimidated.
Chloe Primerano continues her rapid climb
Primerano arrived at camp with considerable expectations and left looking every bit like a future cornerstone of Canada’s blue line. The 2007-born defender opened the scoring in the first intersquad game with an impressive rush and showcased the elite mobility that has made her one of the country’s most exciting young prospects. There were occasional bobbled pucks and mishandled touches, but those moments were outweighed by her composure and ability to move the puck efficiently. What stood out most was her confidence. Primerano exudes calmness and already carries herself like a veteran player. Her pairing alongside Erin Ambrose later in camp suggested the coaching staff trusted her in meaningful situations.
Eve Gascon seized her opportunity
Gascon entered the week with an opportunity and made the most of it. The Terrebonne native was steady throughout camp before delivering one of the strongest goaltending performances of the week during the final intersquad game. She remained calm under pressure and closed out camp by stopping every shooter she faced in the shootout. While setting new records at the NCAA level, Gascon looks every bit like a player ready to establish herself within the national team program.
Caitlin Kraemer brings size and a scoring touch
Kraemer’s combination of size and offensive instincts was evident throughout camp. The forward used her frame effectively through the neutral zone and showed a willingness to drive into dangerous areas. She was rewarded during the final scrimmage when she scored on a backhand chance from close range. Kraemer appears capable of filling a variety of roles while adding a physical element.
Sarah Wozniewicz adds a different element
Wozniewicz may not have entered camp with the same level of attention as some of the bigger names, but she repeatedly found ways to impact games. She plays a power-forward style, attacking through traffic, finishing checks and creating opportunities through work ethic rather than finesse. A goal in the opening scrimmage reflected the type of player she is. She consistently pressured defenders, worked hard without the puck and played a direct north-south game that coaches can utilize in shorter international tournaments.
Danielle Serdachny returns to the National Team picture
Serdachny showed flashes of the power game that has made her an intriguing option for Canada. She was comfortable absorbing contact, contributed in the faceoff circle and generated scoring chances through speed. One of her best opportunities came after splitting defenders through the middle, though her shot sailed high. Her ability to play through traffic and handle physical play should make her a useful addition to the roster.
Still In-the-Mix
A few players left camp having strengthened their cases despite ultimately being left off the team.
Jocelyn Amos
Amos brought a dimension that Canada can always use. The Ohio State forward played hard between the whistles, drove the net and constantly made life uncomfortable for opponents. Her stick-lifting ability and willingness to engage physically stood out all week. She plays the type of detail-oriented game that can fit lower in a lineup and contribute without needing offensive-zone starts.
Alexia Aubin
Throughout camp, she consistently earned the trust of the coaching staff. She took important faceoffs, played on both special teams, received offensive and defensive-zone deployments, and even participated in the shootout. Whenever there was an important situation, Aubin seemed to be involved. That kind of usage is rarely accidental.
Eloise Caron
Caron may have had the strongest finish of any player who did not make the roster. The Saint-Hyacinthe native was rewarded with two goals in the final scrimmage after displaying strong work habits all week. She consistently pressured defenders, disrupted breakouts and played a responsible 200-foot game. Her performance likely helped advance her standing within the program moving forward.
Abby Stonehouse
Stonehouse wasn’t among the most talked-about players entering camp, but she quietly had a solid week. She showed good awareness in the defensive zone, identified assignments quickly after draws and scored during the final intersquad game. She remains a player worth monitoring as Canada’s younger group continues to develop.
Sara Swiderski
Paired with veteran Jocelyne Larocque during camp, the tall right-shot defender flashed several pro-level tools, including smooth skating, active feet and efficient puck retrievals. Swiderski consistently moved play up- ice quickly after recovering pucks in her own zone and looked comfortable changing directions under pressure. While I would have liked to see her shoot more often when opportunities presented themselves, her mobility and transitional game make her a defender worth monitoring for future national team opportunities.
Micah Zandee-Hart
Zandee-Hart already possesses international experience and had steady camp performance. She was effective as a distributor on the power play, showing strong situational awareness and recognizing when to retreat defensively as penalties expired. At the same time, she wasn’t afraid to take available shooting lanes when they opened. Her puck-moving ability and decision-making remained evident throughout the week, making her an experienced option who could find herself back in the national team conversation.
Jaime Bourbonnais
Another experienced defender who narrowly missed out was Jaime Bourbonnais. Throughout camp, she consistently looked to activate offensively from the blue line, jumping into attacks and presenting herself as an additional passing option in the offensive zone. Her willingness to support the rush and create numbers advantages stood out, while still maintaining the mobility that has made her a regular presence around Team Canada camps in recent years. As Canada’s blue line evolves, Bourbonnais remains a legitimate depth option with international experience and offensive instincts.
Let’s see this roster in action
If camp in Quebec City represented an audition, Hockey Canada’s final roster confirms what became increasingly apparent throughout the week: the new management group has purposely chosen to accelerate the integration of the next wave of talent. Several established stars remain at the center of Canada’s pursuit of gold, yet a new generation led by players like Rosalie Tremblay, Chloe Primerano, Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer has officially arrived. The first look at this new squad will come in the form of a two-game series against the United States before Canada takes off for the 2026 Women’s World Championship in Denmark.