O’Neill represented Canada in the 7-2 loss to the United States, continuing a longstanding relationship with Ryan through Hockey Canada. Since then, she has remained one of Canada’s most reliable forwards, helping the Montreal Victoire reach the PWHL playoffs before contributing five points (two goals, three assists) during Canada’s gold-medal run at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship. Her combination of leadership and championship experience made her a natural building block for San Jose’s inaugural roster.
