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Paul Bittner Named to USA Hockey's World Junior Preliminary Roster

December 7, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


Portland Winterhawks forward Paul Bittner is one of 29 players selected to USA Hockey's preliminary roster for the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team.

The players will attend training camp Dec. 14-18 at Boston University in Boston followed by an additional camp in Vierumaki, Finland, from Dec. 19-24. The final 23-man roster is expected to be named by Dec. 24. Team USA will compete in the 2016 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, Dec. 26-Jan. 5, in Helsinki, Finland.

"Being named to the preliminary roster is a significant opportunity for Paul, and I'm confident he will make a great impression on the coaching staff," said Portland Winterhawks General Manager & Head Coach Jamie Kompon. "Every player has a goal of representing their country in the World Junior Championship, and I know Paul is excited by the opportunity."

Bittner, one of just three WHL players on the preliminary roster, attended USA Hockey's National Junior Evaluation Camp in August. He's currently tied for second in team scoring with 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points in 25 games this season. He was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second round of the 2015 NHL Draft.

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