Delta Hockey Academy alumni Courtney Vorster will begin 2017 on the game's world stage wearing her country's colours.
The blueliner was among 23-players named Monday to Team Canada's roster for the 2017 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship, slated for Jan. 7-15 in the Czech Republic.
Vorster is one of just four 16-year-olds selected. She was enrolled in the DHA Skills Development Program under academy director Ian Gallagher.
She has since taken her career to Shattuck-St. Mary's - the renowned hockey boarding school that includes Sydney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Zach Parise and U.S. women's team star Amanda Kessell among its alumni. She is currently playing for the school's U19 Prep team.
Vorster wore the maple leaf jersey for the very first time this past summer when she was one of three B.C. players named to Hockey Canada's U18 national team for a three game series against the United States. The roster was finalized following a Summer Showcase selection camp in Calgary.
Her spot on the World Championship roster was secured after being further evaluated at the recent U18 Nationals in Regina.
Canada opens play on Jan. 7 against Sweden. The Canadians are looking for their fifth gold medal in tournament history.
