University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers to Play for Team U.S.A.
8/19/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey
Aug. 19, 2011
USA Hockey announced today the members of the U.S. Women's National Team that will compete in the 2011 International Ice Hockey Federation Twelve Nations Invitational Tournament Series, Aug. 24-31, in Vierumäki, Finland. The 22-player roster includes two current University of Minnesota players in sophomore forward Amanda Kessel (Verona, Wis.) and senior forward Jen Schoullis (Erie, Pa.).
Highlighting the 22-player roster are 15 members of U.S. Women's National Team that captured the gold medal at the 2011 IIHF Women's World Championship this past April, including Gopher senior Jen Schoullis.
The U.S. will open play against Russia on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. EDT at Vierumäki Arena. During the week-long tournament, Team USA will also face Japan, Switzerland, Canada, Sweden and Finland.
Game blogs will be available during all six games on the USA Hockey website.
The full 22-member roster is available here.
