The IIHF member made it's final cut for it's World Junior team and unfortunately it was Herd forward Benoit-Olivier Groulx who was let go on Saturday. However, that does mean that defenseman Jared McIsaac and forward Raphael Lavoie will represent Canada during the tournament. Some were surprised that Groulx was cut but the team is strong down the middle this year.
QMJHL is well represented this year with five current players and a former player making the team. Alexis Lafreniere (RIM), Dawson Mercer (DRU) and Olivier Rodrigue (MON) plus Joe Veleno who was released by the Detroit Red Wings join Lavoie and McIsaac a the Q league guys. Full roster here.
The Spengler Cup, which is hosted in Davos, Switzerland every year, also begins on Boxing Day. For the second straight year, former Mooseheads goaltender Zach Fucale will wear the red and white during the 6-team tournament. Fucale will try to lead Team Canada to a 16th championship after losing last year in an eight round shootout gold medal to KalPa.
Congratulations to all three players who will represent their country later this month and good luck.
I will try to keep you updated on how they are doing so check back on my blog next week.
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