MACCABI CANADA MEN'S ROSTER ANNOUNCED

Press Release

Ten current or former OJHL players have been named to Team Canada for the 19th Maccabiah Games that will take place from July 16-31, 2013 in Israel.

Current league members, Spencer Hyman of the Hamilton Red Wings (pictured - photo credit: Mike Ivall/OJHL Images) and Ori Abramson of the Trenton Golden Hawks, will join eight OJHL graduates on the squad that will look to repeat as hockey champions

The team will consist of twenty skaters and two goalies on the official roster, and four reserve players.

“We are thrilled with the team we have assembled. To have seven NHL drafted and affiliated players, along with so many talented players from NCAA D-1 and Major Junior, we believe we have an excellent chance at bringing home the Gold next summer,” said Team Canada General Manager Alex Voihanski.

Team Canada will feature players such as Trevor Smith of the Pittsburgh Penguins; NHL drafted players such as Michael Henrich, Adam Henrich, Cory Pecker, Zach Hyman, Daniel Altshuller and many more.  For the full Maccabi Canada Men's roster, please CLICK HERE.

“It was very difficult for Alex, Mike Keenan and the remaining coaching staff to choose a team, based on how many talented players tried out and were involved. They did a great job and we are very excited with the group going to Israel,” said Maccabi Canada Hockey Chair Mark Goodman.

The team will be led by NHL coaching legend Mike Keenan, along with his assistants, OHL coaches Greg Gilbert and Mike Pelino.  The team will hold a training camp next July, before flying to Israel for the 19th Maccabi World Games.

For more information on the Maccabiah Games, please CLICK HERE.


 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)