Team Canada Juniors: QMJHL vs. Russian all-stars
Each year the best QMJHL players form an all-star team to face a similar team filled with Russian players. The tournament is a great way for QMJHL players to showcase their talents in hopes of grabbing a Team Canada World Juniors roster spot. The first two games will be held in Drummondville, and Shawinigan before heading to Ontario. In general, the QMJHL sends the least amount of players (out of the OHL, and WHL), but there are a few that could have a large impact if selected.
F Patrice Cormier – Cormier played a very important checking role on last year’s gold medal winning squad. Named Captain for the QMJHL all-star team, I expect Cormier to be back with Canada come December and should compete for a larger role in the offense. The 6′2″ 208lb power forward will cause other teams fits.
F Luke Adam – Not many people are talking about Adam, but I am a huge fan of his two way game. He is off to his best start in his QMJHL career, and I can see him sneaking in and grabbing a roster spot for Team Canada.
F Jordan Caron – The talented spark plug plays a tough game and has a great shot. Caron may be on the outside looking in for Team Canada, but I think he should get a camp invite.
D Simon Depres – The first member of the Saint John Sea Dogs on the QMJHL all-star team, Depres posses great size and plays a great two – way game. Depres has represented Canada at the U18 tournament and I epxect him to crack Team Canada’s line-up in Regina this season.
D Yann Sauve – The second Sea Dog on the QMJHL all-star team, Sauve also posses great size and is a heavy hitter. I’m not sure if Sauve has enough to make Team Canada, but should get an invite.
D Charles-Olivier Roussel – Roussel will play any type of game he’s asked. Offense, Defensive, or Toughness, this guys can do it all.
G Jake Allen – I really believe that Allen will be Team Canada’s starting goaltender come the World Junior tournament. Allen posses great positioning skills and has very good lateral movement. He also has experience backstopping the Canadian U18 squad a couple of years ago.
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