Blake Fiddler Named to U.S. Select Team for 2023 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament
July 14, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman Blake Fiddler will represent the United States at this year's Under-17 Five Nations Tournament.
USA Hockey announced their roster earlier today and Fiddler will be one of six defecenmen on the team headed to Chomutov, Czechia from August 4 to 8.
Fiddler, 16, is heading into his first season with the Oil Kings this year after he was selected by the Club with the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL U.S. Priority Draft.
This past season, the Frisco, Texas product played his U16 hockey with the Dallas Stars Elite AAA program where he had 27 points (8G, 19A) in 69 games.
The Under-17 Five Nations Tournament is comprised of teams from the United States, Czechia, Germany, Slovakia and Switzerland.
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