2015 esso cup players to watch

Ready to make their marks

Keep an eye on these players at the 2015 Esso Cup.

April 18, 2015
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CENTRAL PLAINS

TAMARA MCVANNEL
workhorse defenceman … makes a great first pass … very good on the power play and penalty kill … tremendous one-on-one skills … quick release … relied upon in all situations

SHERIDAN OSWALD
very skilled … key to power play success … dependable on the penalty kill … compete level is through the roof … plays bigger than her size … plays a 200-foot game … relentless on the puck

EMILY UPGANG
strong and powerful … very good speed … hard, accurate shot … fierce competitor … wants to win every battle … never quits on a play … plays in all situations … good in all three zones

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EDMONTON

DIANE HITCHINGS
very solid in all aspects … plays an underrated game … infectious work ethic … sees the ice very well … lets her play do the talking … high hockey IQ … a natural leader on and off the ice

MADISON LAPLANTE
very smart … smooth skater … tremendous vision … plays with consistency … plenty of upside … responsible in her own zone … works hard … makes a good first pass … uses her teammates well

ALIX REITER
power forward … uses size and strength to her advantage … can play all three forward spots … very good on face-offs … plays with an edge … not afraid to go to dirty areas … good shot

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MONCTON

TAYLOR CARR-BABINEAU
offensive defenceman … loves to carry the puck … tremendous vision … thrives in high-pressure situations … always looking to improve … good skater … makes a great first pass … an impact player

BROOKE MURPHY
knows how to score … loves to have the puck on her stick … great leader … natural talent … infectious work ethic … well-rounded player … uses her teammates well … equally good passing and shooting

FAITH STEEVES
has big-game experience … incredible speed … natural ability to score goals … plays in all situations … positive attitude … finds space … high hockey IQ … very good hands … quick release

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RED DEER

MAIREAD BAST
makes a strong first pass … very smooth strides … strong skater … exceptional patience … good hands … powerful point shot … helps create offence from the back end … sees the ice very well

SARAH MURRAY
calm demeanour … very agile … tremendous focus … dedicated to her role … extremely quick glove hand … very good at tracking pucks through a crowd … good rebound control

ABAGAEL THIESSEN
plays with confidence … calm, cool and collected … very reliable … key to power play success … accurate shot … tremendous leadership skills … aggressive … strong on the puck … high hockey IQ

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SASKATOON

NARA ELIA
power forward … effective on the power play and penalty kill … plays a physical game … competes every second of every shift … hard, accurate shot … tremendous acceleration … great speed

EMMA JOHNSON
calm presence … quick lateral movement … gives up very few rebounds … quarterbacks the breakout … effective communicator … confident playing the puck … big-game goaltender

SOPHIE SHIRLEY
smooth skater … great vision … offensively creative … makes room for herself … tough along the boards and in the corners … aggressive on the back-check … good hands … dangerous on breakaways

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SUDBURY

KAILEY LAPENSEE
sound defensively … deceptive offensive abilities … uses size and strength to her advantage … very smart body positioning … good hockey sense … makes a solid first pass … heavy, accurate shot

TAYLER MURPHY
understands how to play a 200-foot game … competes hard in all three zones … strong hockey IQ … very reliable in the defensive zone … good hands in close … accurate wrist shot … sees the ice well

CARLEY OLIVIER
creative offensive defenceman … strong skater … uses her body to protect the puck … very good at reading and reacting … doesn’t sacrifice defence for offence … good stick … good on the break-out

For more information:

Esther Madziya
Manager, Communications
Hockey Canada

(403) 284-6484 

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Spencer Sharkey
Manager, Communications
Hockey Canada

(403) 777-4567

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Jeremy Knight
Manager, Corporate Communications
Hockey Canada

(647) 251-9738

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