Tuesday, November 15, 2011

22 WHL PLAYERS NAMED TO TEAM PACIFIC

Press Release

Red Deer, Alta - Hockey Alberta and BC Hockey announced Tuesday the 22-player roster that will represent Team Pacific at the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, December 29, 2011 - January 4, 2012 in Windsor, Ontario.

Team Pacific is comprised of 11 players from BC and 11 players from Alberta. Each province held a provincial camp over the summer to identify a set number of players. These players were evaluated during the first part of the club team season by a selected group of high performance evaluators.

"We're very excited about the talented group of athletes we're bringing to this competition," said Team Pacific Head Coach, Michael Dyck. "We feel we have the right pieces in place to compete against the top teams in Windsor next month."
"Now that the team is solidified, we can focus on bringing this group together and preparing them to compete at a very high level," added Dyck. "Preparation is key for a short-term competition like this and we look forward to beginning the process with the 22 players."

The 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge will bring together the top players in the world born in 1995 or later. The tournament is made up of 10 teams; five (5) from Canada - Quebec, Ontario, Pacific (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon), Atlantic (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) and West (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut), and five (5) International teams -  Germany, Sweden, Russia, Czech Republic and the United States.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE WORLD UNDER-17 HOCKEY CHALLENGE<http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/171651/la_id/1.htm>

Team Pacific has included some of the top hockey players that Canada has ever produced.  Some notable graduates who have competed on Team Pacific include:

*   Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 2010
*   Joe Sakic, Team Pacific 1986
*   Jarome Iginla, Team Pacific 1994
*   Brent Seabrook, Team Pacific 2002
*   Dion Phaneuf, Team Pacific 2002
*   Mike Green, Team Pacific 2002
*   Evander Kane, Team Pacific 2008

The Under 17 program is the first step in Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence.  Many players who compete at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge go on to represent Canada with the National Men's Under 18 Team, National Junior Team and National Men's Team.

At the 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Winnipeg, Manitoba Team Pacific finished third winning the bronze medal.
2012 TEAM PACIFIC ROSTER
Name
P
HT
WT
DOB
Hometown
2010-11 Team
Comrie, Eric
G
6’0”
175
07/06/1995
Edmonton, AB
Tri-City Americans
Jarry, Tristan
G
6’1”
175
04/29/1995
Delta, BC
Edmonton Oil Kings
Burroughs, Kyle
D
5’11”
175
06/12/1995
Langley, BC
Regina Pats
Erkamps, Macoy
D
5’11”
193
02/02/1995
Delta, BC
Lethbridge Hurricanes
Geertsen, Mason
D
6’3”
188
04/19/1995
Rocky Rapids, AB
Edmonton Oil Kings
Kanzig, Keegan
D
6’5”
230
02/26/1995
Athabasca, AB
Victoria Royals
Lees, Jesse
D
5’11”
178
09/14/1995
Calgary, AB
Kelowna Rockets
Morrissey, Josh
D
6’0”
184
03/28/1995
Calgary, AB
Prince Albert Raiders
Nikkel, Ayrton
D
6’1”
185
08/31/1995
Kelowna, BC
Brandon Wheat Kings
Ast, Anthony
F
5’8”
170
02/11/1995
Richmond, BC
Vancouver Giants
Baillie, Tyson
F
5’10”
190
11/16/1995
Ft. Saskatchewan, AB
Kelowna Rockets
Chase, Greg
F
6’0”
182
01/01/1995
Sherwood Park, AB
Calgary Hitmen
Descheneau, Jaedon
F
5’8”
165
02/22/1995
Beaumont, AB
Kootenay Ice
Houck, Jackson
F
6’0”
184
02/27/1995
North Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Giants
Klimchuk, Morgan
F
5’11”
180
03/02/1995
Calgary, AB
Regina Pats
Lazar, Curtis
F
6’0”
189
02/02/1995
Vernon, BC
Edmonton Oil Kings
Merkley, Johnathon
F
5’11”
187
05/27/1995
Calgary, AB
Lethbridge Hurricanes
Needham, Matt
F
5’10”
187
04/17/1995
Penticton, BC
Kamloops Blazers
Petan, Nicolas
F
5’9”
153
03/22/1995
Delta, BC
Portland Winterhawks
Reinhart, Sam
F
6’1”
177
11/06/1995
Vancouver, BC
Kootenay Ice
White, Torrin
F
5’9”
155
02/18/1995
Medicine Hat, AB
Moose Jaw Warriors
Witala, Chase
F
5’11”
153
05/27/1995
Prince George, BC
Prince George Cougars


(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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