(TORONTO) October 30, 2008 – Women’s Team Canada (WTC) is proud to announce its roster for the 2009 Women’s World Championships to be held in Pilzen, Czech Republic in June 2009.

Twenty-four players, 10 of which are returning from the 2007 team, have been selected from across the country to defend Canada’s 2007 title of World Champions. WTC is also proud to announce the six supporting staff members.

General Manager, Sophie Dagenais, could not have sounded happier with the composition of the club. “This team is comprised of highly talented, dedicated and diverse players led by an experienced, passionate and motivated coaching staff”

Similar sentiments were echoed by Head Coach, Chris Pellerin, “players of this team were brought together because they each bring a unique set of skills and expertise to the team. We are confident that they will indeed represent Canada well in Czech Republic.”

It is with great pride that we present you the 2009 Women's Team Canada:

Goaltenders: Jennifer Price (Vancouver, BC), Melanie Rees (Edmonton, AB), Paige Marlow (Oshawa, ON)

Defence: Linda Milani (Vancouver, BC), Cheryl (Codi) Lee (Vancouver, BC), Susie Laska (Ottawa, ON), Katie Watts (Oshawa, ON), Jessie Stachiw (Toronto, ON), Jami Adams (Trenton, ON), Gemma Randle (Edmonton, AB), and Adrienne Vanderzalm (Calgary, AB)

Forwards: Melissa Ho (Vancouver, BC), Tammy Coté (Ottawa, ON), Natalie Spooner (Oshawa, ON), Michelle Binning (Oshawa, ON), Katherine Shirriff (Oshawa, ON), Isabelle Aubé (Ottawa, ON), Jennifer MacLean (Oshawa, ON), Jackie Webster (Oshawa, ON), Clare Padmore (Toronto, ON), Silvia Traversa (Vancouver, BC), Caroline Bérubé (Montreal, QC), Jenny Brine (Truro, NS), and Jenna Beatty (Edmonton, AB)

Staff: Chris Pellerin - Head Coach, Sophie Dagenais - General Manager, Lori Parker - Assistant Coach, Kathy Barnett - Sponsorship and Marketing Director, Renée Sheldon - Therapist, and Stephanie Brunette-D’Souza - Team Coordinator.

If you have any ideas or leads for sponsorship, please contact Kathy Barnett, Sponsorship and Marketing Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 416-482-0772.

GO CANADA GO

If you have any questions, please contact Sophie Dagenais, Team Manager, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it