Eight AJHL Players Selected for 2017 CJHL Prospects Game

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League, in partnership with the National Hockey League and in conjunction with NHL Central Scouting announced Tuesday the rosters for the upcoming CJHL Prospects Game, which will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. ET in Cornwall, Ont., at Ed Lumley Arena within the confines of the Cornwall Civic Complex.

Each of the players chosen to participate in the CJHL Prospects Game were selected through the efforts of NHL Central Scouting and are currently among the top 40 CJHL prospects heading into the 2017 NHL Draft in Chicago.

“We congratulate each of the players on their selection to compete in the 2017 CJHL Prospects Game in Cornwall and commend NHL Central Scouting for their contributions in helping formalize the Team East and Team West rosters,” offered CJHL President Brent Ladds.

“We are confident this group of young men will provide all those in attendance, including the multitude of scouts and Junior A hockey fans alike, a tremendous showcase of CJHL talent from right across the country,” added Ladds.

As stated, the two team rosters were put together by NHL Central Scouting, headed up by its Director, Dan Marr.

“The CJHL Prospects Game is a tremendous opportunity for these players to showcase their ability and represent their teams, leagues and communities on a national stage,” said Marr.

The following are the CJHL Prospects Game team rosters:

TEAM WEST

 

 

GOALTENDERS
CJHL TEAM
LEAGUE
Connor Dochuk
Spruce Grove Saints
AJHL
Ty Taylor
Vernon Vipers
BCHL
DEFENCE
CJHL TEAM
LEAGUE
Cory Babichuk
Surrey Eagles
BCHL
Jarrod Gourley
Spruce Grove Saints
AJHL
Matthew Holzer
Olds Grizzlys
AJHL
Cale Makar
Brooks Bandits
AJHL
Griffin Mendel
Penticton Vees
BCHL
Ian Mitchell
Spruce Grove Saints
AJHL
FORWARDS
CJHL TEAM
LEAGUE
Desi Burgart
Surrey Eagles
BCHL
Adam Dawe
Notre Dame Hounds
SJHL
Parm Dhakiwal
West Kelowna Warriors
BCHL
Kale Howarth
Trail Smoke Eaters
BCHL
Kyler Kupka
Camrose Kodiaks
AJHL
Cody Laskosky
Whitecourt Wolverines
AJHL
James McIsaac
Winnipeg Blues
MJHL
Marcus Mitchell
Salmon Arm Silverbacks
BCHL
Michael Regush
Merritt Centennials
BCHL
Jamie Rome
Victoria Grizzlies
BCHL
Adam Tisdale
Canmore Eagles
AJHL
Tyler Ward
Merritt Centennials
BCHL
 
 
 

TEAM EAST

 

 

GOALTENDERS
CJHL TEAM
LEAGUE
Anand Oberoi
Kanata Lasers
CCHL
Nate McDonald
Powassan Voodoos
NOJHL
DEFENCE
CJHL TEAM
LEAGUE
Guillaume Beck
Les Cobras de Terrebonne
LHJQ
Joey Berkopec
Burlington Cougars
OJHL
Cameron Crotty
Brockville Braves
CCHL
Matthieu Franche
Smiths Falls Bears
CCHL
Aidan Girduckis
Carleton Place Canadians
CCHL
Matthew Kellenberger
Oakville Blades
OJHL
FORWARDS
CJHL TEAM
LEAGUE
Andy Baker
Powassan Voodoos
NOJHL
Matthew Barnaby
Pembroke Lumber Kings
CCHL
Josh Cammalleri
Burlington Cougars
OJHL
Nick Campoli
North York Rangers
OJHL
Bobby Dow
Kemptville 73's
CCHL
Finn Evans
St. Michaels Buzzers
OJHL
Logan Johnston
Dieppe Commandos
MHL
Phillip Lagunov
Burlington Cougars
OJHL
Mel Melconian
Aurora Tigers
OJHL
Bryce Misley
Oakville Blades
OJHL
Lucas Thierus
Panthères de St-Jérôme
LHJQ
Cameron Wright
St. Michaels Buzzers
OJHL


THE GAME: Tickets for the CJHL Prospects Game are now on sale and are available via the Cornwall Colts (CCHL) office by contacting them at (613) 930-9300. The cost for tickets is $10 each; $9 per-person for groups of 20 or more, while children 12 and under are $5. The CJHL Prospects Game will also be streamed online at HockeyTV.com.

ABOUT THE CJHL PROSPECTS GAME: The CJHL Prospects Game is one of the premier Junior A hockey events in the country and provides tremendous exposure for CJHL players to play in front of scouts from all over the hockey world – including the NHL, NCAA, Major Junior and Canadian universities and colleges.

The President's Cup is awarded to the winning team in the CJHL Prospects Game.

From 2005 until 2008, the event ran as a single game, but starting in 2009 the President's Cup was played as a two-game series where the combined score of the games determined the winner of the title. 

The contest has now gone back to a single-game format along with on-ice player testing having been introduced.

Since its inception, Team West has won six times while Team East has come away victorious on five occasions.

All-Time CJHL Prospects Game President's Cup results

2006: Team West 5 Team East 4 (Yorkton, Sask.)
2007: Team West 6 Team East 2 (Vernon, B.C.)
2008: Team East 5 Team West 3 (Winkler, Man.)
2009: Team East 6 Team West 3 (Summerside, P.E.I.)
2010: Team West 8 Team East 3 (8-1, 0-2) (Winkler, Man.)
2011: Team East 9 Team West 2 (2-1 SO, 7-1) (Dauphin, Man.)
2012: Team West 9 Team East 6 (4-3 OT, 5-3) (Langley, B.C.)
2013: Team West 8 Team East 6 (5-0, 3-6) (Digby/Yarmouth, N.S.)
2014: Team East 8 Team West 4 (4-2, 4-2) (Digby/Yarmouth, N.S.)
2015: Team West 3 Team East 2 (Oakville, Ont.)
2016: Team East 3 Team West 1 (Surrey, B.C.)

ABOUT THE CJHL: The Canadian Junior Hockey League is a national organization comprised of all 10 Junior ‘A’ hockey leagues in Canada.  The CJHL represents 132 teams and over 3,000 players and has over 2,900 alumni furthering their hockey careers at the professional, college and major junior levels across North America.