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2017 WHL Cup Media Accreditation & Media

October 16, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


Calgary, Alta. - The 2017 WHL Cup will officially open Tuesday, October 17 at the Markin MacPhail Centre in Calgary, Alta., as teams and participants representing BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Saskatchewan Hockey Association and Hockey Manitoba will take part in WHL Combines testing in advance of the tournament.

In advance of the event, media opportunities will be available Tuesday from 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. MT at the Markin MacPhail Centre in Calgary. Photo and media opportunities will also be available throughout the duration of the event. All media request can be direct to WHL Manager, Communications Taylor Rocca ( roccat@whl.ca).

Media accreditation for the event is available upon request. All accreditation requests can be directed to Taylor Rocca ( roccat@whl.ca) and should include media member's full name, media outlet and planned days for attendance.

WHL Combines On-Ice Testing Schedule - Tuesday, October 17 (all times MT)

2:00-3:00 p.m. - Team Alberta

3:15-4:15 p.m. - Team British Columbia

4:30-5:30 p.m. - Team Saskatchewan

5:45-6:45 p.m. - Team Manitoba

*Photo opportunities are available during on-ice testing

Event Schedule (all times MT)

*Upon request, players and coaches will be available following game-day skates

*All events in the Markin MacPhail Centre

Wednesday, October 18

10:00-10:45 a.m. - Team Saskatchewan Pre-game Skate

11:00-11:45 a.m. - Team Alberta Pre-game Skate

3:00-5:30 p.m. - Game 1: Team Manitoba vs. Team British Columbia

6:30-9:00 p.m. - Game 2: Team Saskatchewan vs. Team Alberta

Thursday, October 19

10:00-10:45 a.m. - Team Alberta Pre-game Skate

11:00-11:45 a.m. - Team British Columbia Pre-game Skate

3:00-5:30 p.m. - Game 3: Team Saskatchewan vs. Team Manitoba

6:30-9:00 p.m. - Game 4: Team Alberta vs. Team British Columbia

Friday, October 20

10:00-10:45 a.m. - Team Manitoba Pre-game Skate

11:00-11:45 a.m. - Team Alberta Pre-game Skate

3:00-5:30 p.m. - Game 5: Team British Columbia vs. Team Saskatchewan

6:30-9:00 p.m. - Game 6: Team Manitoba vs. Team Alberta

Saturday, October 21

1:00-3:30 p.m. - Semifinal #1

4:30-7:00 p.m. - Semifinal #2

Sunday, October 22

9:30-12:30 p.m. - Bronze Medal Game

1:30-3:30 p.m. - Gold Medal Game

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Team Alberta

The five-time champion Albertans once again boast a star-studded lineup that includes 11 first round selections from the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft. The roster includes the top two selections from the May draft, with Sherwood Park product Kaiden Guhle (first overall, Prince Albert Raiders) and Wainwright native Connor McClennon (second overall, Kootenay ICE) leading the charge. Grande Prairie native Garin Bjorklund (21st overall, Medicine Hat Tigers) was the top goaltender selected in the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft and will guard the crease for Alberta.

Team British Columbia

Having last won the event in 2012, Team BC enters another strong roster, which features Surrey product Justin Sourdif (third overall, Vancouver Giants) among six first round selections from the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft. Defenceman Aiden De La Gorgendiere (fifth overall, Saskatoon Blades), a native of Langley, holds down the blueline, while Jack Finley (Kelowna / Spokane Chiefs), Ben King (Vernon / Swift Current Broncos), Tyson Phare (Maple Ridge / Prince George Cougars) and Payton Mount (Victoria / Seattle Thunderbirds) join Sourdif up front.

Team Manitoba

Coming off a bronze-medal effort last year, Team Manitoba remains in search of its first tournament title. First-rounders Seth Jarvis (Winnipeg / Portland Winterhawks) and Daemon Hunt (Brandon / Moose Jaw Warriors) will lead the way, with Prince Albert Raiders prospects Jakob Brook (Roblin) and Evan Herman (The Pas) providing additional depth at forward.

Team Saskatchewan

After falling in the bronze medal game last year, Team Saskatchewan will look to rebound in 2017 as it also seeks out its first title. Tri-City Americans prospect Kaden Kohle (Humboldt), Kamloops Blazers prospect Josh Pillar (Allan) and Calgary Hitmen prospect Ryder Korczak (Yorkton) lead a highly-talented group of Saskatchewan forwards.

Further information on the event can be found at prospects.whl.ca .

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