Those invited, who comprise 53 candidates for the under-18 team and 49 for the development squad, will also be considered for the 2015 Ice Hockey Under-18 Women's World Championship and the 2015 Meco Cup line ups.

At the camp, due to take place at McMaster University on May 7 until 11, they will take part in both on and off ice sessions, as well as receive lessons in nutrition, mental conditioning, physical fitness, testing and training.

Canada's women will be looking to defend their Olympic ice hockey title at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games ©Getty Images


Hockey Canada scouts will then continue to evaluate players at other national team camps in August, and as they compete with their club and school teams at a series of events, including the 2015 Canada Winter Games, the 2015 Esso Cup, the National Female Midget Championship, and both the NCAA Division One and Canadian Interuniversity Sport competitions.

"This camp is a key step on the road to continued team Canada success during the 2014-2015 season, but also as we start an exciting and intense four-year journey toward Pyeongchang," Melody Davidson, general manager of the national women's team programmes, said.

"We can't wait to welcome these talented young women, and potential future Olympians, to Hamilton for five days of learning what it takes, both on and off the ice, to wear the team Canada jersey."

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