Canadian National Women's Team Roster

CALGARY, Alberta - It's official! Mercyhurst College women's hockey forward Meghan Agosta will have a shot at a second gold medal as she was one of 21 players nominated to represent Canada's Women's National Team at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C.

Hockey Canada made the announcement on Monday, just three days after Agosta scored and added an assist in a 3-2 victory over Lethbridge.

“We're excited today to announce the 21 players who will go for gold in Vancouver,” says Melody Davidson, head coach of Canada's National Women's Team. “Our country is fortunate to have unbelievable depth in hockey and this is no different in the women's game. The selection process has been difficult, which speaks to this depth.”

Canada's 21-player roster includes three goaltenders, six defensemen and 12 forwards. In addition, the roster includes 14 players  who have played in previous Olympic Winter Games. Four players will compete in their fourth Olympic Winter Games. The 21 players on Canada's roster have combined to play in 94 IIHF World Women's Championships.

For Agosta, this is her second run with Canada after playing in the 2006 games in Torino, Italy. As the youngest member of the Canadian National Team, Agosta posted a hat trick against Russia on her 19th birthday as the Canadians claimed their second-straight gold medal.

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will mark the fourth time women's hockey has been part of the Olympic program. The women's hockey tournament opens on February 13, 2010, with Canada facing Slovakia at Canada Hockey Place. The UBC Thunderbird Arena will be home to Canada's remaining two round-robin games, with the medal round being held at Canada Hockey Place. The gold medal game will be on February 25, 2010.

Please check back at www.hurstathletics.com for full coverage of Meghan's quest for gold at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.