WHL Moose Jaw Warriors

Hamonic Selected to Participate in Canada's National Junior Team Selection Camp

Published on December 3, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
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Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced on Wednesday that 38 of Canada's best junior-aged hockey players (born in 1989 or later) have been invited to take part in Canada's National Junior Selection Camp from December 11-15, 2008 in Ottawa, ON at the SBP Arena and the Robert-Guertin Arena. Among those invited to Camp is Warriors defenseman Travis Hamonic.

The 2nd round draft pick of the New York Islanders has been a leader on the Tribe's blue line this season. The 6'0, 195 pounder currently leads the way in scoring amongst Warriors defensemen with 3 goals and 11 assists for 14 points.

Hamonic's hockey abilities have already been noticed by Hockey Canada as the young native of St. Malo, MB participated in Hockey Canada's World Junior Development camp this past summer. International competition is no stranger to this 18 year old up & coming defenseman. Travis participated in the 2007 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge for Team West and was a member of the gold medal winning Team Canada at the U-18 Hockey Challenge in Kazan, Russia this past summer and most recently a member of Team WHL in this past ADT Canada Russia Challenge in Swift Current, SK. Travis' familiarity with International Competition along with his strong leadership attributes and skillful play are sure to be an asset at camp.

Of the 38 players invited, four won gold medals at the 2008 IIHF World Junior Championship in Pardubice, Czech Republic. Thirty-one of the players named to the selection camp roster were drafted in either the 2007 or 2008 NHL Entry Draft, including thirteen 1st round selections and eight 2nd round selections.

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