WHL Calgary Hitmen

Three Hitmen selected to Team WHL

Published on October 26, 2006 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club is pleased to announce three players have been named to Team WHL for the 2006 ADT Canada / Russia Challenge.

Defenceman Karl Alzner will suit up in Chilliwack on Wednesday, November 29th while Brodie Dupont and Ryan White will both play in Kamloops on Thursday, November 30th.

KARL ALZNER - DEFENCE

BORN: Burnaby, BC (Sept 24, 1988)

HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 210 lbs.

DRAFT STATUS: Eligible 2007

Season Team GP G A PTS +/- PIM

2006-07 WHL Season Calgary Hitmen 14 2 8 10 -2 18

BRODIE DUPONT - LEFT WING

BORN: St. Lazare, MB (Feb. 17, 1987)

HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 206 lbs.

DRAFT STATUS: 3rd Round NYR '2005

Season Team GP G A PTS +/- PIM

2006-07 WHL Season Calgary Hitmen 14 8 8 16 4 26

RYAN WHITE - CENTER

BORN: Brandon, MB (March. 17, 1988)

HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 200 lbs.

DRAFT STATUS: 3rd Round Montreal 2006

Season Team GP G A PTS +/- PIM

2006-07 WHL Season Calgary Hitmen 14 5 11 16 2 18

The Canada / Russia Challenge plays a major role in helping Team Canada select players for the 2007 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. The six game series begins on Monday, November 20th in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec.

A complete Team WHL roster is available at www.whl.ca




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