Article contentMacLean, who has represented Nova Scotia four times on provincial teams, wants to bring intensity, talent, creativity and the love of the game to the Atlantic Canada lineup.Article content“There are a lot of talented players on this roster, and I’m one of them,” said MacLean. “It is just such a good experience to be able to play with them all.Article content“What I hope to take from this tournament in a learning experience is just staying consistent, staying present in the moment and watching all of the other players and how they play and their skill levels.”Article content Summer MacLeod, right, works her way into the offensive zone during Maritime Major Girls Hockey League action at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre last season. The Port Hood product will play for Team Atlantic at the Under-18 Women’s National Hockey Championship next week in Newfoundland and Labrador. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentTHE TOURNAMENTArticle contentFollowing their opening game, Team Atlantic will continue the tournament on Monday at 7 p.m., against Alberta before finishing the round robin on Tuesday against British Columbia at 7 p.m. All game times are Atlantic time.Article content“Our team has to work together, move the puck and keep moving their feet,” said MacLean. “We need to pump each other up, be positive no matter what and realize what top players are on the ice at all times to shut them down.”Article contentArticle contentThe tournament quarterfinal games are slated for Thursday at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.Article contentMeanwhile, the semifinal contests will be played on Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The bronze medal and championship games are scheduled for Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively.Article contentAll games will be streamed live online at hnlive.ca.Article contentMacLean acknowledged how it would feel to potentially win the national title on home ice.Article content“It would mean the absolute whole entire world to me,” said MacLean. “If we won the national title, it would be the biggest achievement of my hockey career so far.”Article contentSUMMER MACLEAN:Article contentHometown: Port Hood, N.S.Article contentResides: Lake Placid, N.Y.Article contentAge: 15Article contentPosition: Left Wing and CentreArticle contentSport: HockeyArticle contentClub Team: Northwood School (Prep School)Article contentRegional Team: Team Atlantic ———————————————————————–TEAM ATLANTIC SCHEDULEArticle contentUnder-18 Women’s National Hockey ChampionshipArticle contentNov. 2-8, 2025Article contentHosted by Newfoundland and Labrador in Mount Pearl and Conception Bay SouthArticle contentSunday:Article content2 p.m. – Vs. QuebecArticle contentMonday:Article content7 p.m. – Vs. AlbertaArticle contentTuesday:Article content7 p.m. – Vs. British ColumbiaArticle contentThursday:Article contentQuarterfinal games at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. *Article contentNov. 7:Article contentSemifinal games at 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. *Article contentNov. 8:Article content2:30 p.m. – Bronze Medal Game *Article content6:30 p.m. – Gold Medal Game *Article content* Team Atlantic must qualify for these games Note: All game times are Atlantic timeArticle content
PORT HOOD PROUD: Summer MacLean to represent Atlantic Canada at Under-18 Womens nationals
