Twelve WHL Players Named to Canadian Roster for 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
July 25, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
Calgary, Alta. - A total of 12 Western Hockey League players will suit up for Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, slated for July 31-August 6 in Red Deer, Alta.
Hockey Canada announced the roster Monday afternoon.
WHL Players - National Men's Summer Under-18 Team
Last Name First Name Team Hometown Height Weight Position
Bjarnason Carson Brandon Wheat Kings Carberry, Man. 6'3" 176 G
Ratzlaff Scott Seattle Thunderbirds Irma, Alta. 6'1" 165 G
Unger Jackson Moose Jaw Warriors Calgary, Alta. 6'1" 181 G
Molendyk Tanner Saskatoon Blades Kamloops, B.C. 5'11" 176 D
Price Caden Kelowna Rockets Saskatoon, Sask. 6'1" 181 D
Weinstein Saige Spokane Chiefs Edmonton, Alta. 6'0" 174 D
Benson Zachary Winnipeg ICE Chilliwack, B.C. 5'10" 150 F
Cristall Andrew Kelowna Rockets Burnaby, B.C. 5'9" 150 F
Heidt Riley Prince George Cougars Saskatoon, Sask. 5'11" 179 F
Howe Tanner Regina Pats Prince Albert, Sask. 5'8" 176 F
Lind Kalan Red Deer Rebels Shaunavon, Sask. 6'0" 152 F
Yager Brayden Moose Jaw Warriors Dundurn, Sask. 6'0" 161 F
Ten of the 22 WHL Clubs will be represented on the Canadian roster at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The Kelowna Rockets and Moose Jaw Warriors each have two players on the roster, while the Brandon Wheat Kings, Prince George Cougars, Red Deer Rebels, Regina Pats, Saskatoon Blades, Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs and Winnipeg ICE each have one player named to the Canadian roster.
For more information on Hockey Canada and Canada's National Junior Team, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along via social media on Facebook and Twitter.
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- Giants Acquire 2003-Born Defender Carson Haynes from Tri-City - Vancouver Giants
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- Weinstein Named to Canada's U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Team - Spokane Chiefs
- Luke Pierce Named Fifth Head Coach in Oil Kings Modern Franchise History - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Molendyk Named to Team Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Roster - Saskatoon Blades
- Amerks Sign Four to AHL Contracts - Tri-City Americans
- Benson Named to Team Canada for Hlinka Gretzky Cup - Winnipeg Ice
- Howe and Wood Impressive at 2022-23 National Men's Summer U-18 Team Selection Camp - Regina Pats
- Giants Sign Slovak Centre Samuel Honzek to a WHL Standard Player Agreement - Vancouver Giants
- Minten Added to Hockey Canada's 2023 National Junior Team Summer Development Camp - Kamloops Blazers
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