The players representing Canada at the upcoming 2008 World U20 Hockey Championship in the Czech Republic have been chosen. Coach Craig Hartsburg made 13 cuts earlier today to trim the team to the final 22 players. Among those on Team Canada are John Tavares of the Oshawa Generals, Steven Stamkos of the Sarnia Sting, Steve Mason of the London Knights (I apologize for only highlighting OHL players so far but I live in Ontario and only know these players), and two returning players from the Gold medal winning squad from 2007 Karl Alzner of the Calagary Hitmen and Brad Marchand of the Val-d'Or Foreurs.
With the leading goal scorer in the Ontario Hockey League in Brett MacLean (Oshawa Generals) being cut from Team Canada, this year's team must be solid. The other notable player cut from the squad is Angelo Esposito. I think the only reason Esposito is a notable but, besides the famous last name, is that it was his third straight year being cut from the team, a feat accomplished only once before by Daniel Cleary.
This tournament, always exciting to watch, begins for Team Canada on boxing day as usual. For those who may not be familiar with boxing day, it is December 26. Go Canada!
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