Canada’s offence is more often the focus of the U-18 Women’s World Championships, and for good reason. The team can generate chances from seemingly anywhere on the ice, which is what helps separate them from many of the others in the tournament. Quick transitions, strong neutral-zone play, and a collective commitment to denying clean entries keep the puck at the right end for long stretches. But it is the defensive corps that gives Canada another layer to its attack.
