Two North Vancouver hockey stars are suiting up for Canada's national under-18 team at the U18 Women's World Championships this week in Budapest, Hungary.
Forwards Hannah Miller and Brielle Bellerive both have worked their way onto the national team while playing away from home at Penticton's Okanagan Hockey Academy. Miller is one of two players who played for the national team last year when they took home gold at the 2013 U18 World Championships. She has been named one of the assistant captains for this year's team.
The team is off to a fantastic start as they begin their repeat bid. In their opening game Sunday the Canadians beat Japan 7-1 with Miller picking up a goal. The results were even better Monday as Canada blanked Finland 7-0. The Canadians will finish up pool play Wednesday with a matchup against the Czech Republic. The quarterfinals are scheduled for Thursday with the semifinals Saturday and final Sunday.
