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Justin Sourdif Named to Canada's National Junior Team

December 12, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


Vancouver Giants forward Justin Sourdif
Vancouver Giants forward Justin Sourdif
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Rob Wilton)

Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants in conjunction with Hockey Canada are pleased to announce that 2002-born forward Justin Sourdif (Surrey, B.C.) has been named to Canada's roster for the 2022 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer, AB. The first-year Giants captain was one of 14 forwards and 12 WHL players named to the team.

The recent signee of the Florida Panthers has recorded eight goals and 21 assists for 29 points in 21 games so far this season. Prior to his departure for Canada's selection camp, Sourdif had also compiled a +17 rating, three game-winning goals and 24 penalty minutes.

"We're really excited for Justin to experience the thrill and the honour of representing Canada at the World Juniors alongside fellow Giants Michael Dyck and Mike Burnstein," said Vancouver Giants General Manager Barclay Parneta.

Since their inception, the following Vancouver Giants have represented Canada at the World Juniors:

Justin Sourdif (2022)

Michael Dyck (2022) *Assistant Coach

Mike Burnstein (2022) *Trainer

Bowen Byram (2021)

Michael Dyck (2021) *Assistant Coach

Bowen Byram (2020)

Mike Burnstein (2020) *Trainer

Mike Burnstein (2019) *Trainer

Brendan Gallagher (2012)

Don Hay (2012) - *Head Coach

Evander Kane (2009)

Cody Franson (2007)

Kenndal McArdle (2007)

The 2022 World Juniors will mark the third time that Justin Sourdif has played for Canada internationally. He helped Canada capture a Silver Medal at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. He was also an alternate captain for Team Canada Red during the 2018 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

Per Hockey Canada's release today:

Three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 14 forwards were selected by Alan Millar (Tottenham, Ont.), director of player personnel, and James Boyd (Midland, Ont./Ottawa, OHL), the U20 lead for the Program of Excellence management group, with support from Scott Salmond (Creston, B.C.), senior vice-president of national teams. Head coach Dave Cameron (Kinkora, P.E.I./Ottawa, OHL) and assistant coaches Michael Dyck (Lethbridge, Alta./Vancouver, WHL), Louis Robitaille (Montreal, Que./Gatineau, QMJHL) and Dennis Williams (Stratford, Ont./Everett, WHL), as well as goaltending consultant Olivier Michaud (Beloeil, Que./Drummondville, QMJHL), also provided input.

Among the 25 players are three returnees who won a silver medal at the 2021 World Juniors - Dylan Garand (Victoria, B.C./Kamloops, WHL), Kaiden Guhle (Sherwood Park, Alta./Edmonton, WHL) and Cole Perfetti (Whitby, Ont./Manitoba, AHL).

"We are excited to unveil the 25 players who have earned the opportunity to represent Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship, as we believe this group will give us the best chance to win a gold medal on home ice," said Millar. "We were impressed with the level of competition at camp, and we knew we were going to have to make difficult decisions when it came time to name a final roster. Our players and staff look forward the opportunity to compete in front of Canadian fans again, and we know this team will embrace the opportunity of wearing the Maple Leaf as we continue to build towards our goal of winning gold."

Canada's National Junior Team will head to Banff, Alta., for a training camp at the Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre, Dec. 14-19. It will then travel to Red Deer for a pair of pre-tournament games on Dec. 19 and 20 against Switzerland and Sweden, respectively, before moving to Edmonton for its final pre-tournament match-up on Dec. 22 against Russia as part of the Lordco Road to the World Juniors.

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Vancouver Giants forward Justin Sourdif
Vancouver Giants forward Justin Sourdif
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Vancouver Giants forward Justin Sourdif
(Rob Wilton)		 Vancouver Giants forward Justin Sourdif
Vancouver Giants forward Justin Sourdif
(Rob Wilton)
Vancouver Giants forward Justin Sourdif
Vancouver Giants forward Justin Sourdif
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