Hockey

Eight Wisconsin Players Head to 2026 Collegiate Select Series

U.S. and Canada rosters unveiled for August showdown in Richmond, B.C.

The 2026 Collegiate Select Series is set to bring together the elite of women's college hockey from the United States and Canada in a four‑day showcase that will culminate in Richmond, British Columbia, from August 12 to 15.

Wisconsin’s Finest Take the Ice

Eight athletes hailing from Wisconsin have earned spots on the rosters, underscoring the state’s continued impact on the sport at the national level.

For the United States, the lineup features Cassie Hall and Laney Potter, who will be making their third appearance in the series, while Kelly Gorbatenko and Maggie Scannell return for a second consecutive year. Ava McNaughton, fresh from an Olympic stint with Team USA, joins the squad for her debut in the competition.

Canada will be represented by Ava Murphy, Rosalie Tremblay and Emma Venusio. Tremblay, a two‑year veteran of the National Women’s Under‑18 Team, makes her first appearance in the senior series, while Murphy and Venusio bring complementary experience to the forward lines.

Games are scheduled for August 12 through 15, with the opening match slated for a 9 p.m. CT puck drop at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The series is being billed as a premier opportunity for scouts and fans to witness the next generation of talent from both sides of the border.

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