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Lisowsky to Attend Hockey Canada's U18 Summer Development Camp

July 8, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


CALGARY, Alta. - Saskatoon Blades forward Brandon Lisowsky is one of 45 players to be invited to Hockey Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team summer development camp, which will take place July 25-Aug. 4 at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on the Tsuut'ina Nation near Calgary.

The Port Coquitlam, BC product is coming off a terrific first season in the WHL, posting 17 points (8G-9A) in 24 games, and earning a spot on the top line alongside captain Chase Wouters and alternate captain Caiden Daley. This is Lisowsky's second time being invited to one of Hockey Canada's national camps, following his appearance at last year's under-17 virtual development camp.

"It's an honour and a privilege to be selected to this camp, and train with some of the country's top players and coaches," said Lisowsky. "There is so much talent on this roster, and I'm positive we'll all have a great time skating with each other at the end of the month."

The former first-round selection by Saskatoon is one of 17 WHL players invited to the camp. He finished 5th in team scoring in last year's COVID-rendered season and 7th in league rookie scoring.

The player invites include four goaltenders, 15 defencemen and 26 forwards. Of the 45 invitees, two won a gold medal with Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship in Frisco and Plano, Texas (Bedard, Mateychuk).

"This stage of our Summer Showcase is about bringing together the top under-18 players in Canada to work and learn from an elite-level coaching staff, giving them the necessary skills for their hockey development to grow and succeed," said Alan Millar (Tottenham, Ont.), director of player personnel for Hockey Canada. "We have an opportunity to connect with the players through on- and off-ice sessions to give them the tools that will only enhance their skill set as they advance through our program and prepare for the upcoming season."

Over the 11-day camp, the players will be split into two teams, Red and White, and participate in practices and intrasquad games. The camp will also feature combined practices and intrasquad games with Canada's National Junior Team on Aug. 2-3.

Coaching staff named for National Men's Under-18 Team summer development camp

Hockey Canada has also named the coaching and support staff that will work with the players throughout camp, including a number of staff that have previously been involved at various levels of the Program of Excellence (POE).

Steve Hartley (Hawkesbury, Ont./Drummondville, LHJMQ), Stéphane Julien (Shawinigan, Que./Sherbrooke, LHJMQ), Brent Kisio (Calgary, Alta./Lethbridge, WHL), Alan Letang (Renfrew, Ont./Sarnia, OHL) and Dennis Williams (Stratford, Ont./Everett, WHL) will return to the POE as U18 camp coaches, while Brad Lauer (Humboldt, Sask./Edmonton, WHL) will make his debut with the program.

The summer camp is typically used to evaluate and select Canada's roster for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, but Canada will not participate in this year's event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Season ticket renewals along with new memberships for the 2021-22 regular season are now on sale for as low as $17 per game for adults, and $5 for children. The Blades have also extended its Early Bird deadline until July 16th, giving fans the chance to save some extra money this summer as anticipation builds for our return to the ice. Fans are encouraged to contact the Saskatoon Blades front office by calling or texting (306) 975-8844, or by emailing info@saskatoonblades.com for more information. We are thrilled to bring our passionate fanbase back into SaskTel Centre in a safe, healthy environment for all.

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