WHL Moose Jaw Warriors

Three Warriors Named to Team West

November 12, 2008 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release


The Saskatchewan Hockey Association and Hockey Manitoba were pleased to announce the members for Team West who will be competing in the Under 17 World Hockey Challenge in the Alberni Valley, British Colombia from December 29, 2008 to January 4, 2009.

Among those named were Current Warriors Quinton Howden and Dylan McIlrath along with Warriors Bantam selection Kendal McFaull.

Quinton Howden's proven offensive abilities are sure to be an asset to Team West. So far this season the rookie has tallied 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points. Teammate Dylan McIlrath has also shown to be a solid up & coming defenseman in the Western Hockey League. The 6'3, 197lbs native of Winnipeg, MB is sure to have a presence on the blueline for Team West in International competition.

McFaull, a 6'2 200lbs prospect who currently plays with the Saskatoon Contact of the SMAAAL will join McIlrath on the blueline. The native of Rosetown, SK was the Tribe's 4th round (72nd overall) in the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft.

Team West consists of 11 players from Saskatchewan and 11 players from Manitoba and has been put together after a lengthy selection process that has been going on in both provinces. Players first take part in regional camps. The top players from each region then compete against each other in a Spring Tournament, and from there, the top players attend a Summer Camp. Eleven (11) players are then chosen from each of the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Branches to form Team West. Team West will look to continue their strong showing at this event, and will contend for a medal.

Howden, McIlrath, McFaull and the entire Team West will depart for Port Alberni on December 26th and will see its first action in an exhibition game against Russia on Sunday, December 28th. Tournament play begins Saturday, December 29th versus Quebec.

The Moose Jaw Warriors and its fans would like to congratulate Quinton, Dylan and Kendal on being named to Team West and wish them the best in International Competition at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

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