2008
Calgary, Canada | January 7-12
The U.S. Women's National Under-18 Team blazed through preliminary competition, outscoring opponents 28-2 and racking up two 11-0 shutouts against Russia and Switzerland. The United States blanked the Czechs 8-0 in the semifinal, and then Team USA defeated rival Canada, 5-2, in the gold-medal game to claim the inaugural Under-18 Women's World Championship.
2008 Women's U18 World Championship Roster
| No. | Name | Pos | Height (CM) | Weight (KG) | DOB | S/C | Hometown | Most Recent Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alyssa Grogan | G | 5-7 (170) | 161 (73) | 5/15/1990 | L | Eagan, Minn. | Eagan High School |
| 2 | Blake Bolden | D | 5-6 (168) | 141 (63) | 3/10/1991 | R | Stow, Ohio | Northwood School |
| 3 | Kasey Boucher | D | 5-7 (170) | 139 (61) | 10/25/1990 | L | Lewiston, Maine | North American Hockey |
| 4 | Audrey Hanmer | D | 5-6 (168) | 139 (61) | 9/14/1992 | R | Wyoming, Minn. | Forest Lake High School |
| 5 | Alev Kelter | D | 5-7 (170) | 150 (68) | 3/21/1991 | R | Eagle River, Alaska | Chugiak High School |
| 6 | Megan Bozek | D | 5-9 (175) | 163 (73) | 3/27/1991 | R | Buffalo Grove, Ill. | Chicago Mission |
| 7 | Anne Schleper | D | 5-10 (178) | 168 (76) | 1/30/1990 | L | St. Cloud, Minn. | St. Cloud Cathedral |
| 8 | Kelly Wild | D | 5-3 (162) | 121 (54) | 3/8/1990 | L | Mendota Heights, Minn. | Cretin Derham Hall |
| 9 | Kate Bacon | F | 5-6 (168) | 143 (64) | 4/25/1990 | L | Chanhassen, Minn. | Benilde St. Margarets |
| 10 | Ashley Cottrell | F | 5-5 (165) | 139 (61) | 4/4/1990 | R | Sterling Heights, Mich. | Little Caesars U19 |
| 11 | Kendall Coyne | F | 5-0 (152) | 115 (52) | 5/25/1992 | L | Palos Heights, Ill. | Chicago Mission |
| 12 | Brooke Ammerman | F | 5-9 (175) | 154 (69) | 7/13/1990 | R | Teaneck, N.J. | North American Hockey |
| 14 | Brianna Decker | F | 5-4 (162) | 157 (71) | 5/31/1991 | R | Dousman, Wis. | Shattuck St. Mary's |
| 15 | Sasha Sherry | D | 6-0 (183) | 181 (82) | 4/5/1990 | R | Lehighton, Pa. | Princeton Univ. |
| 16 | Sarah Erickson | F | 5-7 (170) | 134 (61) | 3/28/1990 | R | Roseau, Minn. | Bemidji High School |
| 17 | Kelley Steadman | F | 5-11 (180) | 161 (73) | 7/17/1990 | R | Plattsburgh, N.Y. | Northwood School |
| 18 | Amanda Kessel | F | 5-6 (168) | 130 (59) | 8/28/1991 | R | Madison, Wis. | Shattuck-St. Mary's |
| 19 | Meagan Mangene | F | 5-6 (168) | 139 (61) | 8/21/1992 | R | Manorville, N.Y. | North American Hockey |
| 20 | Rebecca Ruegsegger | G | 5-9 (175) | 161 (73) | 9/21/1990 | L | Lakewood, Colo. | Shattuck-St. Mary's |
| 21 | Madison Packer | F | 5-9 (175) | 145 (65) | 6/25/1991 | R | Birmingham, Mich. | Little Caesars U19 |
| 22 | Corey Stearns | F | 5-9 (175) | 132 (60) | 12/27/1990 | R | Falmouth, Mass. | Noble and Greenough School |
| 23 | Elizabeth Turgeon | F | 5-9 (175) | 154 (69) | 7/24/1992 | L | Cherry Holls Village, Colo. | Colorado Select U16 |
Team Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Katey Stone |
| Assistant Coach | Erin Whitten |
| Assistant Coach | Bob Deraney |
| Physiotherapist | Carrie Gaydos |
| Team Leader | Michele Amidon |
| Equipment Manager | Paul Hickman |
U.S. Results
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/RECAP | U.S. PLAYER OF THE GAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 7 | Russia | W, 11-0 | Madison Packer |
| January 8 | Switzerland | W, 11-0 | Ashley Cottrell |
| January 9 | Sweden | W, 6-2 | Brianna Decker |
| January 11 | Czech Republic (Semifinal) | W, 8-0 | Sarah Erickson |
| January 12 | Canada (Gold-Medal Game) | W, 5-2 | Brooke Ammerman |
Tournament Awards
Directorate Award Recipients (U.S. Players)
| Alyssa Grogan | Best Goaltender |
Top U.S. Players (As Selected By Coaches)
| Kendall Coyne | Forward |
| Sarah Erickson | Forward |
| Anne Schleper | Defensemen |