On Wednesday in Ufa, Russia the 2012-13 Canadian junior team will begin its quest to win the program’s first gold medal in four years. Here is a tour around the dressing room and some thumbnail sketches on the teenagers who will be representing Canada this year.
On Wednesday in Ufa, Russia the 2012-13 Canadian junior team will begin its quest to win the program’s first gold medal in four years.
Here is a tour around the dressing room and some thumbnail sketches on the teenagers who will be representing Canada this year:
Goalies
Jordan Binnington – Owen Sound Attack
Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 6-2
Weight: 169
NHL rights: St. Louis (2011 3rd round, 88th overall)
2012-13 stats: 17-6-3 2.31 .930
Tidbits: Won 2010-11 OHL championship with the Attack … He has been a competitive long distance runner.
Malcolm Subban – Belleville Bulls
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 6-2
Weight: 201
NHL rights: Boston (2012 1st round, 24th overall)
2012-13 stats: 15-7-3 2.17 .932
Tidbits: His brother P.K. plays defence for the Montreal Canadiens and younger brother Jordan is a teammate in Belleville … He didn’t start playing goal until age 12 and has come a long way in seven years.
Defence
Dougie Hamilton – Niagara IceDogs
Hometown: St. Catharines, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205
NHL rights: Boston (2011, 1st round, 9th overall)
2012-13 stats: 32 games, 8-33–41 pts.
Tidbits: His father Doug won a bronze medal in men’s quadruple sculls (rowing) at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and also competed in 1988 Seoul Olympics … His mother Lynn was a member of Canadian women’s basketball team at 1984 Olympics … His brother Freddie is a San Jose prospect … They became first brothers to play together for Canada at a world junior since Mike and Randy Moller in 1982.
Scott Harrington – London Knights
Hometown: Kingston, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200
NHL rights: Pittsburgh (2011 2nd round, 54th overall)
2012-13 stats: 33 games, 1-8–9 pts.
Tidbits: Won OHL championship with Knights last year … He helps run a fitness class for children in the summer in Kingston.
Ryan Murphy – Kitchener Rangers
Hometown: Aurora, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 5-11
Weight: 176
NHL rights: Carolina (2011 1st round, 12th overall).
2012-13 stats: 31 games, 4-18–22 pts.
Tidbits: He plays for head coach Steve Spott in Kitchener … He’s the Rangers captain and was named to OHL second-team all star last season.
Xavier Ouellet – Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
Hometown: Terrebone, Que.
Age: 19
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
NHL rights: Detroit (2011 2nd round, 48th overall)
2012-13 stats: 26 games, 5-20–25 pts.
Tidbits: Born in France, where his father Robert played professional hockey and represented France in 1998 Olympics and three world championships.
Griffin Reinhart – Edmonton Oil Kings
Hometown: West Vancouver, B.C.
Age: 18
Height: 6-4
Weight: 202
NHL rights: N.Y. Islanders (2012 1st round, 4th overall)
2012-13 stats: 31 games 4-10–14 pts.
Tidbits: Son of former NHL defenceman Paul Reinhart … Older brother Max, a Flames prospect, plays for AHL Abbotsford … Younger brother Sam plays for WHL Kootenay.
Morgan Rielly – Moose Jaw Warriors
Hometown: West Vancouver, B.C.
Age: 18
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205
NHL rights: Toronto (2012 1st round, 5th overall)
2012-13 stats: 33 games, 7-21–28 pts.
Tidbits: His father Andy played for the BCHL’s Surrey Eagles in the mid-1970s … He met Bobby Orr when he was a kid and that’s why he wears No. 4.
Tyler Wotherspoon – Portland Winterhawks
Hometown: Surrey, B.C.
Age: 19
Height: 6-2
Weight: 209
NHL rights: Calgary (2011 2nd round, 57th overall)
2012-13 stats: 29 games, 3-20–23 pts.
Tidbits: He won the B.C. bantam championship in 2008 … He has played in a whopping 44 playoff games in helping Portland to back-to-back WHL finals.
Forwards
Anthony Camara – Barrie Colts (LW)
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 6-1
Weight: 194
NHL rights: Boston (2011 3rd round, 81st overall)
2012-13 stats: 30 games, 21-18–37 pts.
Tidbits: First time in Hockey Canada program … He was an MVP pitcher for High Park Braves.
Phillip Danault – Victoriaville Tigres (C/LW)
Hometown: Victoriaville, Que.
Age: 19
Height: 6-0
Weight: 189
NHL rights: Chicago (2011, 1st round, 26th overall)
2012-13 stats: 29 games, 14-30–44 pts
Tidbits: Played in seven games for AHL Rockford IceHogs at end of last season and picked up two assists.
Jonathan Drouin – Halifax Mooseheads (LW)
Hometown: Huberdeau, Que.
Age: 17
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185
NHL rights: 2013 draft eligible
2012-13 stats: 24 games, 19-29–48 pts.
Tidbits: Trains with Montreal Canadiens draft pick Louis Leblanc … Before leaving for Canadian selection camp he was seventh in QMJHL scoring race.
Jonathan Huberdeau – Saint John Sea Dogs (LW)
Hometown: St-Jerome, Que.
Age: 19
Height: 6-1
Weight: 177
NHL rights: Florida (2011 1st round, 3rd overall)
2012-13 stats: 30 games, 16-29–45 pts.
Tidbits: Won 2011 Memorial Cup with Saint John and was named tournament MVP.
Boone Jenner – Oshawa Generals (C)
Hometown: Dorchester, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
NHL rights: Columbus (2011 2nd round, 37th overall)
2012-13 stats: 32 games, 27-20–47 pts.
Tidbits: His uncle Bill Carroll won four Stanley Cups, three with the Islanders and another with Oilers … He was raised on family’s cattle farm.
J.C. Lipon – Kamloops Blazers (LW)
Hometown: Regina
Age: 19
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180
NHL rights: Passed over in last two drafts
2012-13 stats: 34 games, 22-35–57 pts.
Tidbits: Ranks 2nd in WHL scoring before leaving for Canadian junior selection camp … He was passed over in WHL bantam draft, too.
Nathan MacKinnon – Halifax Mooseheads (C)
Hometown: Cole Harbour, N.S.
Age: 17
Height: 5-11
Weight: 179
NHL rights: 2013 draft eligible
2012-13 stats: 30 games, 22-20–52
Tidbits: His mother Kathy was a competitive swimmer … He was tied for QMJHL scoring lead before joining Canadian junior team.
Mark McNeill – Prince Albert Raiders (C)
Hometown: Edmonton, Atla.
Age: 19
Height: 6-2
Weight: 201
NHL rights: Chicago (2011 1st round, 18th overall)
2012-13 stats: 35 games 13-26–39 pts.
Tidbits: He was an injury replacement for Charles Hudon … He was called up to play seven games for AHL Rockford IceHogs last season.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Oklahoma City Barons (C)
Hometown: Burnaby, B.C.
Age: 19
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175
NHL rights: Edmonton (2011 1st round, 1st overall)
2012-13 stats: 19 games, 8-12–20 pts.
Tidbits: He was cut by 2011 Canadian junior team … He played for Canada at 2012 world senior championship.
Ty Rattie – Portland Winterhawks (RW)
Hometown: Airdrie, Alta.
Age: 19
Height: 6-0
Weight: 176
NHL rights: St. Louis (2011 2nd round, 32nd overall)
2012-13 stats: 30 games, 19-28–48 pts.
Tidbits: He was selected 2nd overall behind Nugent-Hopkins in 2008 WHL bantam draft … He was named after legendary bull rider Ty Murray.
Brett Ritchie – Niagara IceDogs (RW)
Hometown: Orangeville, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 6-4
Weight: 218
NHL rights: Dallas (2011 2nd round, 44th overall)
2012-13 stats: 32 games, 27-23–50 pts.
Tidbits: His father Paul played three OHL seasons with London, Belleville and Guelph in early 1980s … His younger brother Nick is in his second season with the OHL Peterborough Petes.
Mark Scheifele – Barrie Colts (RW)
Hometown: Kitchener, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 6-3
Weight: 184
NHL rights: Winnipeg (2011 1st round, 7th overall)
2012-13 stats: 29 games, 21-27–48 pts.
Tidbits: He played seven games for Winnipeg to start last season and performed in 10 Calder Cup playoff games for St. John’s last spring … He’s a natural centre.
Ryan Strome – Niagara IceDogs (C)
Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.
Age: 19
Height: 6-1
Weight: 192
NHL rights: NY Islanders (2011 1st round, 5th overall)
2012-13 stats: 32 games, 22-40–62 pts.
Tidbits: Led OHL in scoring before he joined Canadian junior team … He plays on the same line as Brett Ritchie with the IceDogs.
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