McKnight Named to Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team Staff
Published on April 11, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Oil Kings Head Athletic Therapist Jimmy McKnight has been named to Hockey Canada's staff for the upcoming IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Switzerland.
McKnight, a Bradford, ON native, just wrapped up his second season with the Oil Kings after joining the organization from the OHL's Barrie Colts in the summer of 2021.
This marks his third time representing Canada on the international stage after taking part in the 2021 Capital City Challenge in Ottawa and winning a gold medal with Team Canada Red at the 2022 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge this past November in B.C.
This year's World Under-18 Championship will take place from April 20-30 in Basel and Porrentruy, Switzerland.
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