Split Victories, Series Defeats
The U.S. women’s hockey teams concluded the Select Series in Richmond, each winning their final matchup but ultimately losing the series to Canada. The Collegiate squad finished with a 1-0-1-1 record, while the Under‑18 team ended 1-0-0-2, underscoring the narrow margins that defined the contests.
In the Collegiate final, Maggie Scannell forced a turnover and Chloe Boreen opened the scoring. Cassie Hall extended the lead, and Laney Potter converted a power‑play goal before Kelly Gorbatenko added an empty‑net marker, securing a 5‑2 victory. Despite outshooting Canada 32‑25, the U.S. struggled on the power play (3‑5) and penalty kill (5‑6).
The Under‑18 team erupted for three goals in the first ten minutes, as Alexis Ulrich, Annabelle Lovell and Frances Ames found the net. Canada answered with a power‑play tie from Demi Lazarou, but Adrianna Milani’s two power‑play goals and a late strike from Avery Jones kept the Americans ahead 5‑4. Goalie Cassie Hall’s performance helped preserve the lead, even as Canada narrowed the gap late.
Both games were played at the Richmond Olympic Oval, a venue that hosted the series finale. The U.S. Under‑18 squad outshot Canada 32‑23, yet a weak power play (3‑7) and penalty kill (2‑3) prevented a series win. Canada’s late pushes in each game forced overtime and a final‑minute pull‑within, highlighting the competitiveness of the matchups.