Under 17's who's going from the Giants?

[dondo]

I must be blind because I can't seem to find out which Giants are going to the under 17 tourney.

The main site is useless and doesn't have that info in their news archive, and I looked on the CHL site, but didn't see a link.

Anybody know or have a link or both?

[GF71]

Bouma and Wright.

[rinkrat]

Wright and Bouma are likely going.

[Priceisright]

I must be blind because I can't seem to find out which Giants are going to the under 17 tourney.

The main site is useless and doesn't have that info in their news archive, and I looked on the CHL site, but didn't see a link.

Anybody know or have a link or both?

LOL the other day I actually thought the Giants had a New web site LOL until i clicked the new opening page and voila same old stuff which isn't much.

There is hope I suppose. :rolleyes:

[dondo]

^ there are other options :D :rolleyes:

and thank you folks

and when does the tourney start ? ie: how long do we lose Bouma and Wright for?

[N.W. Bruin]

It will run for little better than a week. Giants will be without them for likely three games maybe four. Only home date in there is the Calgary game.

Hay has said on the radio that he will send out a SOS as they will be down to ten forwards (Bliznak wouldn't be ready and Hunt done). Maybe Toigo can play up front. Likely could see Piluso for a few games and maybe Kane depending on their schedules.

[dondo]

thanks NWB

[nivek_wahs]

The Canada Winter Games (replaces the World Under 17's every 4 years) Men's Hockey portion of events begin Saturday February 24th and finish Friday March 2nd.

Canada Games Schedule (http://www.2007canadagames.ca/en/schedules/index.php)

Men's Hockey Schedule (.pdf file) (http://www.2007canadagames.ca/en/schedules/documents/menhockey_en.pdf)

[dondo]

so to clarify nivek-wahs the under 17 players are going to the Canada Winter Games and not a separate tournament? How do the line-ups breakdown as I assume the players would then represent their province -- or do they anyway?

I must admit this stuff really isn't on my radar and I was only vaguely aware of an under 17 hockey tourney (which I assumed was international) , so excuse my ignorance.

[eecliff]

53 WHL Players To Participate In 2007 Canada Winter Games


When the 2007 Canada Winter Games' Men's Hockey tournament kicks off February 24th in Whitehorse, NWT, fans will notice a distinct WHL flavor on the rosters from the country's four western-most provinces.

The Men's Hockey tournament, one of 22 events at the Canada Winter Games, features teams from 10 Canadian provinces and two territories. Rosters are made up from amateur players who were under 17 years of age on December 31st, 2006.

The four western-most provinces - British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba - boast a total of 53 players who have played at least one game in the Western Hockey League. A large number of those players are currently on the active roster of a WHL team.

The roster for Team B.C. consists of 17 players who currently play or have played in the WHL this season. Among those who will suit up for Team B.C. is Everett Silvertips rookie forward Kyle Beach, who currently leads all 16-year-old rookies in the WHL with 25 goals this season, and Regina Pats' rookie defenseman Colten Teubert, who was the first overall pick in the 2005 Bantam Draft.

A pair of Prince Albert Raiders rookies - defenseman Blaine Tendler and forward Jordan Trach - are among 15 WHL-seasoned players who will suit up for Team Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan roster also boasts four players who were among the top 10 picks in the 2006 Bantam Draft including defenseman Jared Cowen, picked first overall by Spokane, and Kamloops Blazers' prospect Jimmy Bubnick, whose two older brothers, Michael and Jonathan, both played in the WHL as well.

Team Alberta boasts 12 players with WHL experience, including Regina Pats' rookie Jordan Eberle, who has already scored 23 goals this season as a 16-year-old first-year player. Both goaltenders for Team Alberta - Jacob DeSerres (Seattle) and Dalyn Flette (Kamloops) - play their hockey in the WHL.

Team Manitoba has nine WHL players on the roster. Lethbridge Hurricanes' rearguard Travis Bobbee heads up a Team Manitoba defense corps that consists of six players who are on the active roster of a WHL team.

The preliminary round robin for the Canada Winter Games' Men's Hockey tournament begins on February 24th in Whitehorse, NTW. The Bronze and Gold medal games will take place on Friday, March 2nd.

For more on the Canada Winter Games, including the complete Men's Hockey schedule, visit the Canada Winter Games Website.

Here's a look at the WHL players who will suit up for the 2007 Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse, NWT (Players listed have played at least one WHL game):

Pos - Name; Hometown; WHL Club
Team Alberta
G - Jacob DeSerres; Calgary, AB; Seattle Thunderbirds
G - Dalyn Flette; Calgary, AB; Kamloops Blazers
D - Tyler Myers; DeWinton, AB; Kelowna Rockets
D - Jordan Rowley; Edmonton, AB; Kamloops Blazers
D - Matt Strong; Calgary, AB; Everett Silvertips
F - Lance Bouma; Provost, AB; Vancouver Giants
F - Jordan Eberle; Calgary AB; Regina Pats
F - Matt Fraser; Red Deer, AB; Red Deer Rebels
F - Philip Gervais; St. Paul, AB; Swift Current Broncos
F - Devon Kalinski; La Corey, AB; Calgary Hitmen
F - Kevin King; Calgary, AB; Kootenay Ice
F - Cass Mappin; Big Valley, AB; Red Deer Rebels


Team B.C.
G - Martin Jones; North Vancouver, B.C.; Calgary Hitmen
D - Riley McIntosh; Coquitlam, B.C.; Kelowna Rockets
D - Mike Reddington; Port Coquitlam, B.C.; Spokane Chiefs
D - Mike Scarborough; North Saanich, B.C.; Red Deer Rebels
D - Colten Teubert; Surrey, B.C.; Regina Pats
D - Jordan Wilkins; Penticton, B.C.; Kootenay Ice
D - Stefan Elliott; North Vancouver, B.C.; Saskatoon Blades
F - Kyle Beach; Kelowna, B.C.; Everett Silvertips
F - Evan Bloodoff; Castlegar, B.C.; Kelowna Rockets
F - Thomas Frazee; Delta, B.C.; Portland Winter Hawks
F - Jordan Hickmott; Mission, B.C.; Medicine Hat Tigers
F - Brandon McMillan; Kelowna, B.C.; Kelowna Rockets
F - Tyler Shattock; Salmon Arm, B.C.; Kamloops Blazers
F - Kyle St. Denis; Trail, B.C.; Kelowna Rockets
F - Geordie Wudrick; North Vancouver, B.C.; Swift Current Broncos
F - Ryan Howse; Prince George, B.C.; Chilliwack Bruins
F - Landon Ferraro; Burnaby, B.C.; Red Deer Rebels


Team Manitoba
D - Travis Bobbee; Arborg, MB; Lethbridge Hurricanes
D - Travis Hamonic; Winnipeg, MB; Moose Jaw Warriors
D - Eric Mestery; Winnipeg, MB; Tri-City Americans
D - Colby Robak; Gilbert Plains, MB; Brandon Wheat Kings
D - Tyler Schmidt; Winnipeg, MB; Tri-City Americans
D - Michael Stone; Winnipeg, MB; Calgary Hitmen
F - Dale Hunt; Sanford, MB; Prince George Cougars
F - Jordan Mistelbacher; Winnipeg, MB; Everett Silvertips
F - Shayne Wiebe; Brandon, MB; Kamloops Blazers


Team Saskatchewan
D - Jared Cowen; Saskatoon, SK; Spokane Chiefs
D - Blaine Tendler; Regina, SK; Prince Albert Raiders
D - Curtis Kulchar; Martensville, SK; Regina Pats
D - Bo Montgomery; Moose Jaw, SK; Portland Winter Hawks
D - Teigan Zahn; Bethune, SK; Saskatoon Blades
D - Chad Suer; Saskatoon, SK; Moose Jaw Warriors
F - Carter Ashton; Saskatoon, SK; Lethbridge Hurricanes
F - Jeremy Boyer; Saskatoon, SK; Seattle Thunderbirds
F - Jimmy Bubnick; Saskatoon, SK; Kamloops Blazers
F - Colton Graf; Watson, SK; Chilliwack Bruins
F - Cody Hanson; Regina, SK; Seattle Thunderbirds
F - Gaelan Patterson; Saskatoon, SK; Saskatoon Blades
F - Kruise Reddick; Manor, SK; Tri-City Americans
F - Jordan Trach; North Battleford, SK; Prince Albert Raiders
F - James Wright; Saskatoon, SK; Vancouver Giants

[Bran]

These western teams should do well...I wonder what the other 8 teams will look like? Too bad they're making Eberle play for Alberta! Who makes that decision, anyway? Hockey Canada? Or is it the Winter Games people? Ah well.

[Section_Z]

Bouma playing in the Semifinal for AB tonight VS. MB, gametime 7:30.
Wright is in the relegation round for SK after an OT loss to BC in the 1/4 final. Portland's Frazee got the GWG.
Bouma has 2 G thus far.
Wright 2G 1A