By Hockey Saskatchewan

REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan has announced the 20 athletes who will represent the province at the 2025 Under-18 (U18) Women’s National Championship, taking place November 2-8 in Mount Pearl and Conception Bay South, N.L.

Team Saskatchewan’s roster features a mix of returning players and new talent eager to make their mark on the national stage. Nine athletes are back from last year’s tournament: Ayden Kehrig (Bjorkdale), Danelle Steffen (Melfort), Anneka Aspaas (Melville), Halle Duchene (Saskatoon), Alida Korte (Saskatoon), Kendal Leader (Emerald Park), Katelyn Marshall (Regina), Sarah McNabb (Rabbit Lake), and Raela Packet (Lafleche).

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“This group reflects the depth of talent in our high-performance program,” said Joel Houseman, Director of Operations for Sask First. “These players have worked tremendously hard over the past season, and we’re proud to see them earn the opportunity to wear the Saskatchewan crest at this Canadian championship.”

The eight-team event brings together the country’s best U18 female players, with Saskatchewan joining Alberta, Atlantic, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario Blue, Ontario Red, and Quebec. The tournament will begin with a round robin before moving into playoff action. Team Saskatchewan will open the inter-provincial tournament on Sunday, November 2, facing Team Ontario Blue at 7:30 a.m. Saskatchewan time.

Behind the bench, Team Saskatchewan will be guided by head coach Alana Serhan, who returns after leading the squad last season. She is joined by assistant coach Paige Sandvold, also back for a second straight year, and Courtney Mish, who steps into an assistant coaching role after serving as video coach in 2024.

Rounding out the 2025 staff is goalie/video coach Samantha Ridgewell, making her debut at the competition following her experience coaching in the Sask First Female Under-16 Program. The team is supported by equipment manager Wes Serhan, athletic therapist Emma Galloway, and mental performance consultant Kyle McDonald.

For updates on Team Saskatchewan’s journey at the 2025 U18 Women's National Championship, follow Hockey Saskatchewan on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

About SASK FIRST

The Sask First Program was introduced by Hockey Saskatchewan in 1988 and since that time the high-performance program has brought great pride and accomplishment within our province. Sask First was designed to provide a better understanding of the game as well as to promote the development of quality players, coaches, trainers, officials and administrators. The participants are enriched as individuals and can achieve self-satisfaction and enjoyment as part of the hockey community.

About HOCKEY SASKATCHEWAN

Hockey Saskatchewan was established in 1912 and is the governing body for organized hockey in the province. With a mission to lead, develop and promote positive hockey experiences, Hockey Saskatchewan encourages competition at all levels – from recreational to high performance. Hockey Saskatchewan has grown through the years and is Saskatchewan’s largest sports organization with over 53,400 members comprised of players, coaches and officials. For more information, please visit www.hockeysask.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X.