Meet Canada's world junior team
by James Mirtle on Dec 15, 2008 11:48 AM CST
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The 2009 tournament gets under way on Boxing Day in Ottawa. Coach Pat Quinn went with mostly an older lineup, with only one player (Ryan Ellis) born in 1991.
The team this year has 12 players from the WHL, six from the OHL, three from the QMJHL and one from the WCHA. There are prospects from 16 different NHL teams represented, with Tampa Bay, St. Louis and Buffalo with two prospects on the team.
| Name | HT | WT | Hometown | 2008-09 Team | Pro Status |
| Goaltenders | |||||
| Chet Pickard | 6'1" | 216 | Winnipeg, MB | Tri-City (WHL) | NSH '08 |
| Dustin Tokarski | 5'11" | 189 | Watson, SK | Spokane (WHL) | TB '08 |
| Defence | |||||
| Keith Aulie | 6'6" | 215 | Rouleau, SK | Brandon (WHL) | CGY '07 |
| Ryan Ellis | 5'9.5" | 176 | Freelton, ON | Windsor (OHL) | 2009 Dft |
| Cody Goloubef | 6'1" | 194 | Oakville, ON | Wisc. (WCHA) | CBJ '08 |
| * Thomas Hickey | 5'11" | 194 | Calgary, AB | Seattle (WHL) | LA '07 |
| Tyler Myers | 6'7.5" | 213 | Calgary, AB | Kelowna (WHL) | BUF '08 |
| Alex Pietrangelo | 6'2.5" | 204 | King City, ON | Niagara (OHL) | STL '08 |
| * PK Subban | 5'11" | 206 | Toronto, ON | Belleville (OHL) | MTL '07 |
| Colten Teubert | 6'3" | 189 | White Rock, BC | Regina (WHL) | LA '08 |
| Forwards | |||||
| Jamie Benn | 6'1.5" | 202 | Victoria, BC | Kelowna (WHL) | DAL '07 |
| * Zach Boychuk | 5'10" | 175 | Airdrie, AB | Lethbr. (WHL) | CAR '08 |
| Patrice Cormier | 6'1.5" | 201 | Cap-Pelé, NB | Rim. (QMJHL) | NJ '08 |
| Stefan Della Rovere | 5'11" | 200 | Maple, ON | Barrie (OHL) | WAS '07 |
| Chris DiDomenico | 5'11" | 170 | Woodbridge, ON | S.J. (QMJHL) | TOR '07 |
| Jordan Eberle | 5'10" | 181 | Regina, SK | Regina (WHL) | EDM '08 |
| Tyler Ennis | 5'8" | 165 | Edmonton, AB | Med. Hat (WHL) | BUF '08 |
| Angelo Esposito | 6'1" | 180 | Montreal, QC | Mon. (QMJHL) | PIT/ATL '07 |
| Cody Hodgson | 5'11" | 189 | Markham, ON | Brampton (OHL) | VAN '08 |
| Brett Sonne | 6'0" | 187 | Maple Ridge, BC | Calgary (WHL) | STL '07 |
| * John Tavares | 6'0" | 203 | Oakville, ON | Oshawa (OHL) | 2009 Dft |
| Dana Tyrell | 5'9.5" | 182 | Airdrie, AB | P.G. (WHL) | TB '07 |
Notable players that didn't make the cut this year include Luke Schenn's brother Brayden, a forward who plays for Brandon, and potential 2010 first overall pick Taylor Hall from Windsor.
All eyes are going to be on Tavares this year. If he plays lights out in this tournament, he should go No. 1 overall at the draft in June.
UPDATE The U.S. roster is available here. I'm hearing good things about the Americans goaltending, specifically Thomas McCollum, a Red Wings draft pick from the Buffalo area.
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Thomas McCallum (US goalie)
Plays for the Guelph Storm and although’s a close second to Mike Murphy of Belleville, is arguably the best goalie in the league. He’s going to give the US a fighting chance in the tournament.
by John Richardson on Dec 15, 2008 2:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hmm…I wonder what an all-WNY line/defense pairing/goalie tandem would look like…think i just gave myself a homework assignment.
Honk if you love Justice!
"I'm betting that I'm just abnormal enough to survive. "
by TheTick on Dec 16, 2008 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well….we all know which goalie I love.
(see avatar)
Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.
by wrap around curl on Dec 15, 2008 4:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Everyone will know him finally if he starts for Canada.
by James Mirtle on Dec 15, 2008 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My fingers are crossed.
I am not surprised Jared Spurgeon didn’t make the cut, even though I hoped he would. He is a bit of a pocket sized defenseman….
Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.
by wrap around curl on Dec 15, 2008 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow – this is a LARGE team. They’re obviously skilled, but I wonder about their quickness. Don’t think they’ll be using the NHL standards of enforcement at the World Juniors, so it may not be an issue. I’m looking forward to seeing this team in action!
by Thorid on Dec 15, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gee, I was thinking it was a smaller team that usual given guys like Ellis are on it. Only two huge kids and no one over 203 pounds up front.
by James Mirtle on Dec 15, 2008 11:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tyler Myers looked great when I saw him here in Buffalo for the pre-season…although I had to stop myself from continually saying ‘Damn, that kid is HUGE’.
Honk if you love Justice!
"I'm betting that I'm just abnormal enough to survive. "
by TheTick on Dec 16, 2008 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
*
James, what’s the significance of the * besides some players?
by Habs on Dec 16, 2008 3:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can’t wait to see P.K. Subban in action. He looked really good in preseason for the Habs. Very fast and agile skater, great vision.
by Habs on Dec 17, 2008 8:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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