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Spirit's Patterson and Kea to Represent Team Ontario at Under-17

November 17, 2010 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


Toronto, ON - The Ontario Hockey League today announced that 21 OHL players will represent Team Ontario at the 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge to be played December 29th through January 4th, 2011. Making the roster were Spirit rookie goalie Jake Patterson and rookie forward Justin Kea.

The announcement of the 22-man roster was made today by Team Ontario Director of Operations Robert Kitamura.

"After evaluating these high performance athletes during the last 2 months, I am pleased and proud to announce this year's men's Under-17 Team that will represent Ontario at the upcoming 2010/2011 World Hockey Challenge being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba," said Team Ontario Director of Operations Rob Kitamura. "Selecting a team from the available talent pool in Ontario is always a difficult task; however, I believe that the coaching staff and I have selected the 22 best players that will represent Ontario with pride and class both on and off the ice at this high performance event. We are confident that this group of athletes are committed and prepared to compete for the Gold medal at the upcoming World Hockey Challenge."

OHL Players on Team Ontario:

Goaltenders:

Jake Patterson, Saginaw Spirit

Defensemen:

Slater Koekkoek, Peterborough Petes

Jesse Graham, Niagara IceDogs

Gianluca Curcuruto, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds

Adam Pelech, Erie Otters

Alex Gudbranson, Kingston Frontenacs

Marcus McIvor, Brampton Battalion

Matthew Finn, Guelph Storm

Forwards:

Matia Marcantuoni, Kitchener Rangers

Brendan Gaunce, Belleville Bulls

Scott Laughton, Oshawa Generals

Brody Silk, Sudbury Wolves

Justin Kea, Saginaw Spirit

Matthew Campagna, Sudbury Wolves

Garrett Hooey, Sarnia Sting

Sean Monahan, Ottawa 67's

Kerby Rychel, Mississauga St. Michael's Majors

Jarrod Maidens, Owen Sound Attack

Chris Marchese, Erie Otters

Andreas Athanasiou, London Knights

Thomas Wilson, Plymouth Whalers

In addition to the 21 players above, goaltender Matthew Murray of the Plymouth Whalers and defenseman Luke Mercer of the Niagara IceDogs have been selected as alternates.

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