Mason McTavish Named to Hockey Canada's National Junior Team
December 12, 2021 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
(Peterborough, ON) - Hockey Canada announced tonight that Petes forward Mason McTavish has been named to Team Canada's National Junior Team roster. The 6'1", 205 lbs centerman has been attending their camp since Thursday, December 9.
In four games with the Petes this season, McTavish scored five goals including a hat-trick on November 25, which earned him Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Player of the Night honours.
McTavish was selected third overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2021 NHL Draft and recorded three points (two goals, one assist) and a +3 rating in nine games with the Ducks this season. In the Ducks' season opener and his NHL debut, he became the youngest goal scorer in Ducks history (18 years, 256 days), beating Connor Hellebuyck for his first career goal.
In addition to suiting up for Anaheim, the Petes fifth overall pick in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection suited up for the Ducks' AHL affiliate San Diego Gulls, recording two points (one goal, one assist) in three games.
On the international stage, McTavish served as alternate captain, helping Team Canada win gold for the first time since 2013 at the 2021 U18 IIHF World Championship in Texas. He finished the tournament with 11 points (five goals, six assists) in seven games, ranking fifth overall in the tournament and tied for second on Team Canada.
In his rookie season with the Petes, the Carp, Ontario, who was born in Zurich, Switzerland recorded 29 goals and 13 assists for 42 points, finishing second in the OHL rookie scoring race. He was also named to the OHL 2nd All-Rookie team.
McTavish and Team Canada's quest for gold begins on Sunday, December 16 at 7:00 pm ET against Czech Republic at Roger's Arena in Edmonton, Alberta. Click here to see the full IIHF World Juniors schedule.
McTavish becomes the first Pete to represent Team Canada in the IIHF World Junior Championship since Nick Ritchie won gold in 2015.
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