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THIRTY-FOUR PLAYERS INVITED TO CANADA’S 2004 NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM SELECTION CAMP

by Hockey Manitoba  |  December 2, 2003 12:12 pm

HOCKEY CANADA

RELEASE

December 1, 2003

CALGARY, AB – Thirty-four of Canada’s top players under 20 years old have been invited to Canada’s 2004 National Junior Team Selection Camp December 11-18, 2003, at the Kitchener (ON) Memorial Auditorium, Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League announced on Monday at www. hockeycanada.ca and at three press conferences in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.

Team Canada’s selection camp will serve to prepare, evaluate and name the final 22 players on Canada’s roster for the 2004 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Helsinki and Hameenlinna, Finland December 26, 2003 to January 5, 2004.

Additional players may be invited to attend the selection camp, but as per Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team policy, additional players must be in attendance for the start of the selection camp (December 11, 2003).

”Canada should be very proud of the group of young men that we’ve assembled for this year’s World Junior Selection Camp,” said Bob Nicholson, Hockey Canada’s President. “The hundreds of thousands of volunteers involved in the game of hockey in Canada can take pride in the achievements and talents of the players named today, who are a testament to the great work that they are doing locally in developing hockey and hockey players in our country.”

Two returning players from Canada’s 2003 are among the 34 players named today. Forward Daniel Paillé and defenceman Ian White helped Canada capture a silver medal at last year’s 2003 World Juniors in Halifax, NS.

“I’m very pleased with the group of players that will be competing at this year’s Selection Camp,” said Blair Mackasey, Hockey Canada’s Head Scout who oversees the player selection of Canada’s Under-18 and Junior teams, travelling throughout Canada and the United States, scouting and evaluating the top Canadian players under 20 years of age. “Over the past months, I’ve seen firsthand the depth of Canadian junior hockey talent in this country. These players should be very proud and honoured to be attending the selection camp, with a chance to represent Canada internationally.”

“As a coaching staff, we’re counting on a very competitive camp,” said Head Coach Mario Durocher. “There are only twenty-two spots available and thirty-four quality hockey players at camp, so we are expecting these players to be giving their best from the moment they arrive in Kitchener.”

Breakdown by Hockey Canada branch (8 of thirteen branches represented)

BCAHA – 3
Hockey Alberta – 5
Sask. Hockey Association – 3

Hockey Manitoba – 5
Hockey Northwestern Ont. – 2
Ontario Hockey Federation – 10

Hockey Québec – 4
Hockey Nova Scotia – 2

The selection camp roster also breaks down as follows:

· 16 players from the Western Hockey League

· 10 from the Ontario Hockey League

· 7 from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

· 1 player from the NCAA

· Twenty-four of the players have represented Canada in the past, as members of the Canada’s National Under-18 team program.

· Twenty-seven of the thirty-four players also have been involved in Canada’s Regional Under-17 Program.

“The Canadian Hockey League is very proud of the tradition of excellence that we have developed with Hockey Canada for our National Junior Team program,” said David Branch, President of the CHL. “The young men who have been selected to compete in the final selection camp represent the very best Canadians that the CHL has to offer and we wish them all of the success that their hard work and determination brings. We are also very proud of the coaching staff and support personnel who come from our leagues to support Canada’s aspirations for a gold medal at the World Junior Championship in Finland.”

In the 1990’s, Canada captured seven gold medals, with a record five gold medals in a row from 1993-1997, and one silver medal in 1999. Canada is the only country to medal at the past five World Junior Championships, with silver medals in 1999, 2002 and 2003, and bronze medals in 2000 and 2001.

Details regarding Team Canada’s selection camp, Dec. 11-18 in Kitchener, ON are:

– Daily Team Canada practices and the two intersquad games are free and open to the public (see attached schedule) or visit www.hockeycanada.ca

– Ticket packages for the two games against the OUA All-Star Team can be purchased at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, ‘The Aud’, or by calling 1-800-265-6368

For more information on Canada’s National Junior Team, the 2004 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship and Hockey Canada, visit www.hockeycanada.ca

ATTACHMENTS: 2004 National Junior team selection camp roster

2004 selection camp schedule

For more information:

Brad Pascall

Director, Communications

Hockey Canada

403-777-4556

bpascall@hockeycanada.ca
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NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM SELECTION CAMP

December 11-18, 2003

Kitchener, ON

Player Pos. S/C Ht. Wt. Birthdate Hometown 2003-2004 Team Pro status

Daigneault, Maxime G L/G 6’2.5 205 01/23/84 St-Jacques-le-Mineur, QC Val d’Or (LHJMQ) WAS ’02 (2, 59)

Drouin-Deslauriers, Jeff G R/D 6’3.5 190 05/15/84 St-Athanase, QC Chicoutimi (LHJMQ) EDM ’02 (2, 31)

Harding, Josh G R/D 6’1 183 06/18/84 Regina, SK Regina (WHL) MIN ’02 (2, 38)

Ward, Cam G L/G 6’1 188 02/29/84 Sherwood Park, AB Red Deer (WHL) CAR ’02 (1, 25)

Belle, Shawn D L/G 6’1 221 01/03/85 Edmonton, AB Tri-City (WHL) STL ’03 (1, 30)

Benoit, André D L/G 5’11 196 01/06/84 St-Albert, ON Kitchener (OHL) FA/ JA

Coburn, Braydon D L/G 6’5 217 02/27/85 Shaunavon, SK Portland (WHL) ATL ’03 (1, 8)

Egener, Mike D L/G 6’3.5 201 09/26/84 Calgary, AB Calgary (WHL) TB ’03 (2, 34)

Gervais, Bruno D R/D 6’0 191 10/03/84 St-Bruno, QC Bathurst (LHJMQ) NYI ’03 (6, 182)

Gorges, Josh D L/G 6’0 188 08/14/84 Kelowna, BC Kelowna (WHL) SJ ’02 (FA/JA)

Klein, Kevin D R/D 6’0.5 197 12/13/84 Kitchener, ON Guelph (OHL) NSH ’03 (2, 37)

Meech, Derek D L/G 5’11 194 10/21/84 Winnipeg, MB Red Deer (WHL) DET ’02 (7, 229)

Phaneuf, Dion D L/G 6’2 205 04/10/85 Edmonton, AB Red Deer (WHL) CGY ’03 (1, 9)

Seabrook, Brent D R/D 6’2 225 04/20/85 Tsawwassen, BC Lethbridge (WHL) CHI ’03 (1, 14)

Swanson, Jeremy D L/G 6’1 213 06/21/84 Red Rock, ON Barrie (OHL) FLA ’02 (6, 169)

White, Ian D R/D 5’9.5 189 06/04/84 Steinbach, MB Swift Current (WHL) TOR ’02 (6, 191)

Bernier, Marc-André F/A R/D 6’3 205 02/05/85 Laval, QC Cape Breton (LHJMQ) VAN ’03 (2, 60)

Brent, Tim F/A R/D 6’0 186 03/10/84 Cambridge, ON Toronto St. Michael’s (OHL) ANA ’02 (2, 37)

Brodziak, Kyle F/A R/D 6’1 191 05/25/84 Vegreville, AB Moose Jaw (WHL) EDM ’03 (7, 214)

Carter, Jeff F/A R/D 6’3 202 01/01/85 London, ON Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) PHA ’03 (1, 11)

Colliton, Jeremy F/A R/D 6’1 194 01/13/85 Blackie, AB Prince Albert (WHL) NYI ’03 (2, 58)

Courchaine, Adam F/A L/G 5’10.5 167 05/23/84 Winnipeg, MB Vancouver (WHL) MIN ’03 (7, 219)

Crosby, Sidney F/A L/G 5’9 185 08/07/87 Cole Harbour, NS Rimouski (LHJMQ) 2005 Dft/Rep.

Dawes, Nigel F/A L/G 5’8 176 02/09/85 Winnipeg, MB Kootenay (WHL) NYR ’03 (5, 149)

Dixon, Stephen F/A L/G 5’11 188 09/07/85 Halifax, NS Cape Breton (LHJMQ) PIT ’03 (7, 229)

Fehr, Eric F/A R/D 6’3 187 09/07/85 Winkler, MB Brandon (WHL) WAS ’03 (1, 18)

Getzlaf, Ryan F/A R/D 6’3 206 05/10/85 Regina, SK Calgary (WHL) ANA ’03 (1, 19)

Henrich, Adam F/A L/G 6’4 216 01/19/84 Thornhill, ON Brampton (OHL) TB ’02 (2, 60)

Paillé, Daniel F/A L/G 6’0 203 04/04/84 Welland, ON Guelph (OHL) BUF ’02 (1, 20)

Perry, Corey F/A R/D 6’2 195 05/16/85 Peterborough, ON London (OHL) ANA ’03 (1, 28)

Richards, Mike F/A L/G 5’11 195 02/11/85 Kenora, ON Kitchener (OHL) PHA ’03 (1, 24)

Stewart, Anthony F/A R/D 6’1 230 01/05/85 Scarborough, ON Kingston (OHL) FLA ’03 (1, 25)

Talbot, Maxime F/A L/G 5’10 181 02/11/84 St-Bruno, QC Gatineau (LHJMQ) PIT ’02 (8, 234)

Tambellini, Jeff F/A L/G 5’10 190 04/13/84 Port Moody, BC U. of Michigan (CCHA) LA ’03 (1, 27)

STAFF
Vice-president, Hockey Operations Johnny Misley Hockey Canada

Director, High Performance Denis Hainault Hockey Canada

Head Scout Blair Mackasey Hockey Canada

Head coach Mario Durocher Lewiston (LHJMQ)

Assistant coach Dean Chynoweth Seattle (WHL)

Assistant coach Jim Hulton Kingston (OHL)

Video coach Jeff Truitt Kelowna (WHL)

Goaltending Consultant Ian Clark Vancouver (NHL)

Sport psychologist Dr. Wayne Halliwell Montreal, QC

Equipment manager Russ Hammond Guelph (OHL)

Therapist Joe Coccimiglio Toronto St. Michael’s (OHL)

Team physician Dr. Michel Parayre Rouyn-Noranda (LHJMQ)

Media Relations André Brin Hockey Canada

Team coordinator Ron Pyette Hockey Canada

HOCKEY CANADA

2003-2004 National Junior Team Selection Camp

(Kitchener Memorial Auditorium – Kinsmen Ice Pad)

Date

m/d/y Time Event

12/11/03
17:45 – 18:45

19:15 – 20:15

Practice (RED)

Practice (WHITE)

12/12/03
9:30 – 10:30

11:00 – 12:00

17:20 – 17:40

18:00
Practice (RED)

Practice (WHITE)

Warm Up

Intersquad Game #1

12/13/03
9:30 – 10:30

11:00 – 12:00

17:20 – 17:40

18:00
Practice (WHITE)

Practice (RED)

Warm Up

Intersquad Game #2

12/14/03
10:15 – 11:30

17:20 – 17:40

18:00
Practice

Warm Up

*Game vs OUA All Stars

12/15/03
10:15 – 11:30

17:20 – 17:40

18:00
Practice

Warm Up

*Game vs OUA All Stars

12/16/03
TBD

Team announcement

12/17/03
10:15 – 11:45

16:15 – 17:45
Practice

Practice

12/18/03
9:45 – 11:15

19:30
Practice

Departure/ Départ – Vol Air Canada Flight 846 to/à Munich, Germany/ Allemagne

*Tickets for the two games against the OUA All-Star team are on sale now, at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (1-800-265-6368)/ Des billets pour les deux matchs contre l’équipe d’étoiles de la SUO sont en vente maintenant au Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (1-800-265-6368)

General Admission Reserved Seating

Individual game

Adults
$10 $11

Children,Seniors,Students

$7 $8

Ticket package for both games

Adults
$16 $18

Children,Seniors,Students

$14 $16


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