Zack Ostapchuk Invited to Canada's World Junior Selection Camp
December 5, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Vancouver Giants forward Zack Ostapchuk
(Vancouver Giants, Credit: Rob Wilton)
Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants are pleased to announce that 2003-born forward Zack Ostapchuk (St Albert, AB) has been listed as a part of Canada's World Junior selection camp roster which will run from December 9 - December 12 in Moncton, NB.
Ostapchuk, the 12th Overall selection by the Giants in the first round of the 2018 WHL Prospects Draft, had a breakout season last year after being named Captain of the Giants. Ostapchuk is the reigning Giants MVP and has 29 points in 21 games so far in the 2022/23 season. Ostapchuk was a 2nd round pick (39th overall) by the Ottawa Senators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and was a part of Canada's Gold-Medal-winning roster at the World Juniors in August.
"His game has grown immensely and he belongs among the best in his age group," said Giants General Manager Barclay Parneta.
Previous Vancouver Giants to represent Canada at the WJC level include:
- Zack Ostapchuk (2022)
- Justin Sourdif (2022)
- Bowen Byram (2020, 2021)
- Brendan Gallagher (2012)
- Evander Kane (2009)
- Cody Franson (2007)
- Kenndal McArdle (2007)
- Michael Dyck - Assistant Coach (2021, 2022)
- Mike Burnstein - Trainer (2019, 2020, 2022)
- Don Hay - Head Coach (2012)
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