{
  "id": 555606,
  "title": "USA Hockey selects five Wisconsin skaters for Collegiate Select Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/usa-hockey-selects-five-wisconsin-skaters-for-collegiate-select-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T10:30:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/usa-hockey-selects-five-wisconsin-103017244.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey program has named five skaters to represent USA Hockey in the Collegiate Select Series, which will take place from August 12-15. The three-game series will see the U.S. compete against Canada. The selected skaters are Kelly Gorbatenko, Cassie Hall, Ava McNaughton, Laney Potter, and Maggie Scannell. This is exciting news for the Badgers as they continue to thrive on the national stage. In a separate development, Ava Murphy, Rosalie Tremblay, and Emma Venusio have been chosen to Canada's 2026 National Women's Development Team. The Wisconsin Badgers are currently under the guidance of legendary head coach Mark Johnson, who aims to achieve the remarkable feat of winning a third consecutive National Championship.",
  "summary": "The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey program has five skaters who will be representing USA Hockey in the Collegiate Select Series.",
  "key_points": [
    "USA Hockey selects five Wisconsin skaters for Collegiate Select Series.",
    "Series takes place from August 12-15, featuring U.S. vs. Canada.",
    "Selected skaters: Kelly Gorbatenko, Cassie Hall, Ava McNaughton, Laney Potter, Maggie Scannell."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The selection of five Wisconsin skaters for the Collegiate Select Series cements the state's reputation as a powerhouse for women's hockey talent under the guidance of head coach Mark Johnson.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/555606.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Wisconsin hockey schedule includes homecoming for coach Mike Hastings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/wisconsin-hockey-schedule-includes-homecoming-for-coach-mike-hastings",
        "published": "2026-08-11T10:15:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}