Many hockey players dream of getting to put on a Team Canada jersey and represent their country and two Victoria Grizzlies will have that dream come true this year.
Forward Alex Newhook from St. JohnB次元官网网址檚, Newfoundland and homegrown defencemen Jacson Alexander, both 16, will play for Canada Black during the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, B.C. Other teams include the United States, Canada White, Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Canada Red and Sweden.
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A total of 66 players will suit up for Canada in northern B.C. from Nov. 5 to 11.
Sweden defeated Canada Black 2-1 in 2016 to claim their second U17 gold medal in history at the tournament in Sault St. Marie, Ontario while Canada White fell 6-1 to Russia in the bronze medal game.
Understandably, Canada will be looking to have a stronger finish this time around and the two Grizzlies players are excited for the opportunity.
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Alexander said watching Canada play growing up made him hope he would one day earn a shot to wear the maple leaf.
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Newhook has committed to Boston College while Alexander has committed to the University of Denver for their college careers.
For the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, both players will be away from the Grizzlies for two weeks while the tournament takes place.
Head coach Craig Didmon said the two will be missed but he and the rest of the team are thrilled for them.
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Didmon added that Hockey Canada is a great chance for Newhook and Alexander to come back with new perspectives and skills.
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B次元官网网址淚 expect both players to come back having gained knowledge and experience and be an even better player.B次元官网网址�
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