Ice Hockey Australia (IHA) have released the roster for the Australian women’s under-18 national team which will compete in the upcoming 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship Division I Group B tournament. The competition will take place from 7 January to 13 January 2025 in Katowice, Poland with Australia competing against China, Denmark, Poland, South Korea, and Spain.
Eight changes have been made to the team compared to the 2024 roster. Eleanor Bartter, Jasmine Chen, Grace Kalambokas, Katie Meyer, Anika Mojzisek, Taylie Nelson, Annika Schmitz, and Anika Wegund will all make their debut in 2024. The seven players not returning for 2024 include Ava Caruso, Amelia Knott, Charlize Novatsis, Ava Pickering, Charlotte Rowe, Brydie Wedesweiler, and Lucy York. Amber Bedell, who was set to return for the first time since 2023, withdraws after suffering an injury during the team’s training camp. Tara Baker, who was set make her third appearance for the team, was dropped from the roster prior to the start of the tournament.
Last updated: 8 January 2025. Note: A = Alternate captain, C = Captain.
7 January 2025: Tara Baker dropped from the roster. Deon Shearer’s position changed from team manager to general manager, Jane Woodlands-Thompson’s position changed from chef de mission to team leader.
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