Final week, the U.S. subject hockey braintrust got here up with a roster of 20 gamers for the Pan American Cup, the qualification event for the Pan American Hockey Federation for subsequent 12 months’s FIH World Cup.
The ethical crucial for the Eagles, as we’ve famous beforehand, is to complete forward of each different crew within the event not named Argentina. That’s as a result of the Albicelestes, via their inserting within the FIH World League, is already certified into the World Cup.
The U.S. crew is an aggressive lineup, one which options quite a few gamers from the Olympic effort of 2024 in addition to thrilling younger expertise coming via the system.
I feel crucial gamers on this effort are going to be two gamers who confirmed effectively in current friendlies: Caroline Ramsey and Beth Yeager, who have been efficient on drag flicks.
Additionally vital on the assault finish are going to be Phia Gladieux, who scores targets seemingly for enjoyable, in addition to Honda Award winners Maddie Zimmer and Ryleigh Heck, in addition to the resurgent Ashley Sessa.
On protection, goalie Kelsey Bing, together with backs Josie Hollamon, Leah Crouse, and Meredith Sholder, are going to be key within the effort to maintain the likes of Chile, Canada, and Argentina off the scoreboard.
But when there’s one participant to keep watch over for the U.S. crew, it’s Abby Tamer. It at all times appears as if the ball involves her in vital conditions, and she will hit the gaps in opposing defenses.
It is a good facet, one which has the aptitude of getting in and incomes its ticket to the World Cup.
