WHL Portland Winterhawks

Nic Petan Invited to Canada's U-18 Camp

Published on June 14, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


Hockey Canada has invited Winterhawks center Nic Petan to Team Canada's selection camp for the National Men's Summer Under-18 Team for the 2012 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament. The selection camp takes place from August 3-6 in Toronto, with the tournament set for Aug. 13-18 in Piestany, Slovakia and Breclav, Czech Republic.

Petan played 61 games for Portland as 16-year-old rookie last season, posting 14 goals and 21 points for 35 points. His Winterhawks teammates voted him, along with Chase De Leo, as co-Rookies of the Year. He has previous experience playing in international competition, playing with Team Pacific in the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Petan scored three goals in five games in the tournament.

"The selection camp is a great opportunity for Nic to test himself against the best players in his age group in Canada," said Winterhawks Head Coach & General Manager Mike Johnston. "Nic played extremely well at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, and that experience will be a great asset for him."

Canada has won the gold medal at the tournament 16 times in the 21-year history of the event, including four straight first place finishes. Winterhawks defenseman Derrick Pouliot suited up for Canada's gold medal-winning team in last year's tournament.

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