Hockey Canada finalizes women’s roster to close out Rivalry Series against U.S. [Video]

The 25 Canadian women tasked with closing out hockey’s Rivalry Series with the United States were announced Tuesday.

Canada carries a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series into Halifax on Feb. 6 and Summerside, Prince Edward Island on Feb. 8.

The Canadian women posted back-to-back wins of 4-1 and 5-4 in a shootout after dropping the opener 7-2 in November’s first three games played in the U.S.

The roster for the Canadian leg resembles November’s with 21 returning players, led by captain Marie-Philip Poulin.

WATCH l Canada defeats U.S. to take 2-1 Rivalry Series lead in Idaho:

Canada defeated the U.S. 4-1 Sunday night in the Rivalry Series and now has a 2-1 lead in a best-of-five showdown.

Defenders Micah Zandee-Hart of Saanichton, B.C., and Sophie Jaques of Toronto, goaltender Corinne Schroeder of Elm Creek, Man., and forward Jennifer Gardiner of Surrey, B.C., join Canada’s side for the final two …