Byram Named to Canada's National Junior Team Summer Development Camp
June 19, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Vancouver Giants defenceman Bowen Byram
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Brian Liesse)
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Giants defenceman Bowen Byram is heading to Plymouth, MI in late July to participate in Hockey Canada's National Junior Team Sport Chek Summer Development Camp. Byram was one of 43 players and 11 WHL'ers invited to the event that runs from July 27 - August 4. This event will help Hockey Canada officials evaluate the top Canadian talent ahead of the 2020 World Juniors that are taking place in the Czech Republic.
Bowen Byram is considered a top 2019 NHL Draft prospect and last month received the 2019 CHL Top Prospect Award. The 2018-19 season was a historic one on many fronts for Byram who was named a first-team Western Conference all-star after posting 26 goals and 45 assists for 71 points through 67 games. He set a new single-season team record for goals by a Giants defenceman with 26. Additionally he set a new WHL single-season record with six overtime goals. During the playoffs, Byram became the first defenceman to ever lead the WHL in playoff scoring with 26 points.
Donning the Maple Leaf is nothing new for Bowen Byram who has represented Canada internationally on three prior occasions: The 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge (Silver Medal), the 2018 World Under-18's and the 2018 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup (Gold Medal).
Per Hockey Canada's release: The five goaltenders, 13 defencemen and 25 forwards will be split into two teams - Red and White. The Canadians will play four games in Plymouth, taking on the United States twice in addition to singles against Finland and Sweden.
All eyes will be on Bowen Byram and many other 2019 NHL Draft prospects this weekend as the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft kicks off on Friday night from Rogers Arena at 5 PM PT. Rounds 2-7 will take place on Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM PT.
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 Vancouver Giants defenceman Bowen Byram (Rik Fedyck) |
 Vancouver Giants defenceman Bowen Byram (Rik Fedyck) |
 Vancouver Giants defenceman Bowen Byram (Chris Relke) |
 Vancouver Giants defenceman Bowen Byram (Brian Liesse) |
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