Jill Saulnier makes case for Olympics appearance at CWHL all-star game
TORONTO — Jill Saulnier is hoping her hat-trick performance in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League all-star game on Saturday will put her on Hockey Canada’s radar for the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Saulnier and Jess Jones had three goals each, helping Team White to a 9-5 victory over Team Blue at the third CWHL all-star game at Air Canada Centre.
“The thought of making that team is always in our mind, for sure, especially in events like this when you’re playing with all your best friends who you’re also competing with for that team,” said Saulnier. “Obviously everything counts towards getting better and working towards that final goal.”
Rebecca Johnston, Marie-Philip Poulin and Meghan Grieves had the others for Team White. Johnston and Poulin each had three assists.