Zack Ostapchuk Named to Canada's World Junior Roster
December 12, 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) will be on Team Canada's roster at the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships.
Ostapchuk, a prospect of the Ottawa Senators, will be wearing the maple leaf at the World Juniors for a second time; he was also a part of the Gold-Medal winning squad this past summer. The Giants captain has 10 goals and 19 assists so far this season for 29 points in just 21 games.
"We're really proud of Zack playing for his country again, and we know he'll represent the Vancouver Giants organization well with Team Canada," said Giants Head Coach Michael Dyck.
"His leadership and work ethic are an asset to any team," added Giants General Manager Barclay Parneta. "The Giants are proud to once again see Zack compete for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships."
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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