Hermantown high schooler to play in Under-18 Women’s Hockey World Championship

HERMANTOWN, Minn. —  A Hermantown high schooler will make an appearance this January in the International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Women’s World Championship.

Taylee Manion will play as a defenseman for the Under-18 Women’s National Team in their upcoming season.

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10 players on the roster are from Minnesota, which is comprised of 14 forwards, eight defenders, and three goaltenders.

The team will compete in the championship on Jan. 10-18, 2026, in Sydney and Membertou, Nova Scotia.