(NEXSTAR) - Megan Keller, a defender for Team USA, is gearing up for her third Olympic appearance as she trains at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York. Keller, originally from Michigan, has been part of the national team since 2015 and is hoping to represent the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics. At the time of our interveiw, the team was holding its kickoff camp for the Olympic season, focusing on building speed, skill, and camaraderie. "It means the world," Keller said about being on Team USA. "To play for something much bigger than yourself and be able to rep Team USA at the Olympics is pretty special." Megan Keller's journey in hockey began by following her older brother, which helped her develop a competitive edge. Growing up in Michigan, a region known for its strong hockey culture, Keller was inspired by the sport's prominence and her sibling rivalry. The USA women's ice hockey team is characterized by a mix of youth, leadership, and veteran experience, which Keller believes makes them stand out. "Collectively as a unit, we're fast, we're strong, we have skill," she said. Caroline Harvey, another team member known by her nickname 'K.K.', has been with Team USA for about five years. She emphasizes the privilege of representing her country and the strong bond among teammates. The team is not only preparing for the Olympics but also navigating the competitive process of team selection. "It's competitive and we're all trying to put our best foot forward every day," Harvey noted. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by Nexstar. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by Nexstar staff before being published