2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series
Hyack @ Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:20 pm
2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series
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The Western Hockey League, in collaboration with the Canadian Hockey League, Moose Jaw Warriors, Swift Current Broncos and Hockey Canada, announced today the roster for Team WHL, which will compete against Team Russia in the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series.
Team WHL will face Team Russia in Game 1 of the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series in Moose Jaw, Sask., on Monday, November 6, before continuing on to Swift Current, Sask., for Game 2 on Tuesday, November 7. The Ontario Hockey League will host Games 3 and 4, while the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will welcome the festivities surrounding Games 5 and 6.
Team WHL once again features an abundance of NHL prospects, including 13 players selected in the first two rounds of the NHL Draft. A pair of top-10 selections from the 2017 NHL Draft highlight the roster, including Portland Winterhawks forward Cody Glass (Vegas Golden Knights, 1-6) and Tri-City Americans forward Michael Rasmussen (Detroit Red Wings, 1-9).
Moose Jaw Warriors captain Brett Howden, a first round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning, will have the opportunity to suit up for Team WHL in front of a hometown crowd when the series opens in Moose Jaw on November 6.
When the series shifts to Swift Current on November 7, the WHL’s leading goal scorer – Swift Current Broncos forward Tyler Steenbergen (Sylvan Lake, Alta.) – will suit up in front of his home crowd. Additionally, Vancouver Canucks prospect Kole Lind (Kelowna Rockets) hails from nearby Shaunavon, Sask.
Team WHL will face Team Russia in Game 1 of the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series in Moose Jaw, Sask., on Monday, November 6, before continuing on to Swift Current, Sask., for Game 2 on Tuesday, November 7. The Ontario Hockey League will host Games 3 and 4, while the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will welcome the festivities surrounding Games 5 and 6.
Team WHL once again features an abundance of NHL prospects, including 13 players selected in the first two rounds of the NHL Draft. A pair of top-10 selections from the 2017 NHL Draft highlight the roster, including Portland Winterhawks forward Cody Glass (Vegas Golden Knights, 1-6) and Tri-City Americans forward Michael Rasmussen (Detroit Red Wings, 1-9).
Moose Jaw Warriors captain Brett Howden, a first round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning, will have the opportunity to suit up for Team WHL in front of a hometown crowd when the series opens in Moose Jaw on November 6.
When the series shifts to Swift Current on November 7, the WHL’s leading goal scorer – Swift Current Broncos forward Tyler Steenbergen (Sylvan Lake, Alta.) – will suit up in front of his home crowd. Additionally, Vancouver Canucks prospect Kole Lind (Kelowna Rockets) hails from nearby Shaunavon, Sask.
Team WHL Roster:
Forwards:
Jaret Anderson-Dolan (Spokane Chiefs)
Tyler Benson (Vancouver Giants)
Dillon Dube (Kelowna Rockets)
Cody Glass (Portland Winterhawks)
Brett Howden (Moose Jaw Warriors)
Tanner Kaspick (Brandon Wheat Kings)
Ty Lewis (Brandon Wheat Kings)
Kole Lind (Kelowna Rockets)
Matthew Phillips (Victoria Royals)
Michael Rasmussen (Tri-City Americans)
Sam Steel (Regina Pats)
Tyler Steenbergen (Swift Current Broncos)
Defencemen:
Jake Bean (Calgary Hitmen)
Dennis Cholowski (Prince George Cougars)
Kale Clague (Brandon Wheat Kings)
Cal Foote (Kelowna Rockets)
Josh Mahura (Regina Pats)
David Quenneville (Medicine Hat Tigers)
Goaltenders:
Carter Hart (Everett Silvertips)
Stuart Skinner (Lethbridge Hurricanes)
2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series Schedule:
Game 1 – Monday November 6 at Moose Jaw, SK
Game 2 – Tuesday November 7 at Swift Current, SK
Game 3 – Thursday November 9 at Owen Sound, ON
Game 4 – Monday November 13 at Sudbury, ON
Game 5 – Tuesday November 14 at Charlottetown, PE
Game 6 – Thursday November 16 at Moncton, NB
The WHL team won Game 1 with a 7-0 shutout.
Russia took Game 2 with a score of 4-3 over the WHL team.
Hyack @ Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:48 pm
Russia takes game 3 with a 5-2 win over the OHL team.
N_Fiddledog @ Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:59 pm
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Moose Jaw, SK – Shaunavon, Sask. product Kole Lind led the way with two goals and an assist as six different players had multi-point outputs in a 7-0 Team WHL victory in Game 1 of the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series in Moose Jaw.
Hey...Kole Lind. You're right Hyack, "Vancouver Canucks prospect." That's our boy .
Remember last year's draft? They were starting the second round and Vancouver Canucks manager, Jim Benning looked around the table all shocked. He exclaimed, "I can't believe Kole Lind is still up there."
Then he took Kole for the Canucks.
Go Kole Lind!
Hyack @ Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:33 pm
On Monday, Team OHL defeated Russia 4-2 to tie the series 2 games apiece. Game 5 is now half way through the 1st period with Russia facing the QMJHL team, no scoring so far.
Hyack @ Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:35 pm
Team Canada (QMJHL) defeats Russia 3-1 to take the lead in the 6 game series 3-2. The last game to be played on Thursday in Moncton at 4:00pm PT.