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Royals' Joe Hicketts Named Alternate Captain for Team Canada at 2016 World Junior Hockey Championshi

Published on December 24, 2015 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release


Victoria, BC- The Victoria Royals would like to congratulate defenceman Joe Hicketts on being named as an alternate captain for Team Canada for the upcoming 2016 World Junior Hockey Championships in Helsinki, Finland.

Moose Jaw Warriors' forward Brayden Point will serve as captain for Team Canada.

Hicketts was a member of Canada's gold medal winning squad at last year's World Junior Hockey Championships. Through seven tournament games with Team Canada, Hicketts recorded three assists and a +3 rating to go with two minutes in penalties.

The native of Kamloops, BC recently served as captain for Team WHL in Game 2 of the Canada Russia series which took place in his hometown. Over the first two games of the series against Team Russia, Hicketts recorded two assists and a +2 rating.

The 5-8, 175 lb blueliner has served as captain of the Royals since the 2014-15 season, and was an assistant captain during the 2013-14 campaign.

The annual tournament will begin on Saturday and conclude on Tuesday, January 5th. Team Canada will open the tournament with a match against the USA on Boxing Day.

The Royals return home after Christmas for a two-game set against the Prince George Cougars on Sunday, December 27th and Monday, December 28th. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Select Your Tickets Box Office, over the phone by calling 250-220-7889 or by visiting www.selectyourtickets.com.

Avoid the line-ups by purchasing your tickets online. Visit www.selectyourtickets.com to take advantage of the "Pick Your Own" seat map, or give the box-office a call at 250-220-7777.

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