The International Tournament of Natal 2015 kicks off Wednesday with Canada facing Mexico- a team they may face during Olympic Qualifiers in the Spring. Also competing in the four nation tournament is Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago.
The last time the team played in the Brazil tournament was 2013, when they finished third behind Brazil and Chile.
Canada's roster is heavy on youth, with Houston's Erin McLeod and Allysha Chapman joining a small group of national team veterans amongst younger players. Janine Beckie, a senior who currently plays at Texas Tech is also amongst the group.