Six QMJHLers Selected for Top Prospects Game
Published on December 12, 2022 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) News Release
Montreal, QC - The Canadian Hockey League announced today the 40 players invited to compete in the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Slated for January 25 at the Langley Events Centre, the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game showcases the top-40 CHL players eligible for the 2023 NHL Draft from across the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The 40 players were identified via a survey conducted with the NHL's 32 teams.
A total of six players currently suiting up for QMJHL squads - three defensemen as well as three forwards - find themselves among the selected players this year.
POS NAME TEAM BIRTH DATE HOMETOWN
D Matteo Mann Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 31-Dec-04 Sackville, New Brunswick
D Etienne Morin Moncton (QMJHL) 9-Mar-05 Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec
D Jordan Tourigny Shawinigan (QMJHL) 28-Feb-05 Victoriaville, Quebec
LW Mathieu Cataford Halifax (QMJHL) 1-Mar-05 Saint-Constant, Quebec
C Ethan Gauthier Sherbrooke (QMJHL) 26-Jan-05 Phoenix, Arizona
RW Tyler Peddle Drummondville (QMJHL) 28-Jan-05 Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Team rosters and leadership groups for the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game will be announced at a later date.
With a majority of tickets already sold, fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure their seat to the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Tickets begin at $29.95 plus applicable taxes and fees and are available online, by telephone at 604-882-8800, and in person at the Langley Events Centre ticket office (Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., and until the end of the first period on Vancouver Giants game days).
Since its reintroduction as the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in 1996, the event has featured 15 players who were later selected first overall in the NHL Draft including Alexis Lafreniere (2020), Nico Hischier (2017), Connor McDavid (2015), Aaron Ekblad (2014), Nathan MacKinnon (2013), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (2011), Taylor Hall (2010), John Tavares (2009), Steven Stamkos (2008), Patrick Kane (2007), Marc-Andre Fleury (2003), Rick Nash (2002), Vincent Lecavalier (1998), Joe Thornton (1997), and Chris Phillips (1996).
With more than 1,300 players competing for 60 teams across Canada and the United States, the CHL is home to the NHL stars of tomorrow with live game action available on CHL TV, accessible via the CHL App, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, and online. The 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game airs live from the Langley Events Centre on TSN, TSN.ca, the TSN App, and RDS on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 at 7 p.m. Pacific.
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from December 12, 2022
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- QMJHL Player of the Week: Etienne Morin (December 12, 2022) - Moncton Wildcats
- Six QMJHLers Selected for Top Prospects Game - QMJHL
- 40 Players Selected for 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game - Halifax Mooseheads
- Etienne Morin Named QMJHL Player of the Week for Week 12 - QMJHL
- Eagles Hang On In Cape Breton - Moncton Wildcats
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