Smith Named to Canadian Youth Olympic Team

January 14, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release

SPOKANE, Wash. - As announced by Hockey Canada on Thursday, Spokane Chiefs defenseman Ty Smith has been selected to Team Canada for the upcoming 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games, Feb. 12-21 in Lillehammer, Norway. Smith, who made his WHL debut with the Chiefs on Wednesday night, was one of 17 players - eight of them WHL prospects - named to the roster.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for the group of players chosen to represent Canada to compete at the highest level in international competition," Scott Salmond, Hockey Canada's vice-president of hockey operations and national teams, said in a press release. "This event is a unique experience unlike any other, and will be something that our athletes learn from and remember for a lifetime."

The roster was selected from 2000-born players from all regions of Canada. The men's hockey tournament at the Games will feature five countries - Canada, Finland, Norway, Russia and the United States - with a round-robin format before a single-elimination tournament. Canada opens versus Russia on Feb. 13.

For more information on Team Canada, visit HockeyCanada.ca.

Smith made his WHL debut as an affiliate player in the Chiefs' 9-2 win over Saskatoon on Wednesday night, recording two assists and a +4 rating. He will remain with the Chiefs for Friday night's game versus Portland before returning to his regular Lloydminster Bandit Pipeline Bobcats of the Alberta 'AAA' Midget Hockey League on Saturday.

Friday night is Coeur d'Alene Casino BINGO Night at Spokane Arena. Fans can play hockey BINGO as the game unfolds on the ice with the chance to win prize packs courtesy of Coeur d'Alene Casino. Tickets for Friday night and all Chiefs home games are available via TicketsWest at ticketswest.com and via the Chiefs' Ticket Office in person or over the phone at 509-535-PUCK.

Spokane Chiefs Defenseman Ty Smith

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