Six players from the Lakehead Thunderwolves Men's Hockey Team have been selected to be part of the OUA All-Star Team that will play two exhibition games against Canada's World Junior Team. The players selected were Captain Joel Scherban, Jeff Richards, Mike Jacobsen, Bryan Duce, and Kris Callaway. Steve Rawski was chosen as an alternate. Unfortunately, Duce had to decline the invitation as he has an exam conflict and can't make the trip down to Kitchener.
The games will be played Dec. 14th and 15th in Kitchen, Ontario at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on the Kinsmen Ice Pad. The games will serve as a final tune-up for the Juniors before they head to the World Championships in Finland on Dec. 18th.Both games will be shown live on Rogers Sportsnet across Canada at 6:00 p.m. E.S.T.
Lakehead Head Coach Pete Belliveau said it is a great honour for his players. "This is a clear indication of the quality athletes and individuals that we have involved with our hockey program here at Lakehead. I am very proud of our guys and I wish them the best of luck".
Lakehead Athletic Director Tom Warden said that this is a great way for the OUA to showcase its game and players in cooperation with Hockey Canada. "I am really pleased that the OUA and Hockey Canada have developed this partnership. I am especially pleased that Lakehead is able to have such representation. All our student-athletes work very hard to balance their studies and athletics so it is just fantastic to see these guys given the opportunity to showcase their talent at such a high level."
For more information on the Canadian National Junior Team, please go to their website by clicking here.