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Message: [QUOTE="cancontent, post: 4387982, member: 10709"] Canada still has a fair way to go to be a medalist. The 2020 squad didn't make it out of pool play at the Olympics. The team is also in transition with players like Miranda Ayim, Kim Gaucher, Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe no longer part of the roster. This will also be the first time the team plays for Coach Victor Lapena who took over from Coach Thomaidis. Kia Nurse is returning to competition since her ACL injury last year. Players like Taya Hanson, Mael Gilles, and Philipina Kyei are competing at this level for the first time. Add in the fact the pool they're in is the "Pool of Death" for this tournament, it's not an easy path. I'd love to say I could see them in the semis, but it's a lot to ask. If they make it to the quarter finals, that would likely be considered a success based on the roster they have available. They don't have players like Aaliyah Edwards or Shaina Pellington available due to school commitments which would bolster the depth of the roster. [/QUOTE]