Tuesday, January 6, 2009

World Juniors: Canada wins (again), Checking up on our U18s

As I thought, Canada won AGAIN! Its quite annoying how good they are because they always thromp (Is that a word?)  all the other countries. After 5 straight titles, Canada seems to have the best prospects of the 21st century. Here are the three Carolina prospects playing.


Drayson Bowman - This 3rd round draft pick played extremely well for himself. He scored 2 goals in a rout of Germany and also had a few other nice plays. Overall he had 3 goals and four points before losing to Slovakia. He has definatley proved himself as the best steal of the draft as he becomes more internationally recognizable. In his 30 games for the Spokane Chiefs he has a respectable 15 goals and 18 assists. 

Zach Boychuk - He continues to lead an impressive season as he helps Canada win another gold. He kept Canada in the running during the seven games he played. Unfortunately, he sprained his ankle after Ted Ruth laid him out. Good News is, he came back to play again in the final. In his 21 games for the Lethbridge Hurricanes this season, he has 12 goals and 14 assists. His determination to get back on the ice was a great example of his aggressiveness.

Michal Jordan - Not much news came out about this guy. He helped the Czech Republic reach #6 in the World Junior Standings registering one assist. In his 29 games this season for the Plymouth Whalers, this defenseman has 3 goals and 15 assists.

If your looking to catch up on many of our other players in the NHL and AHL, Canes Country has some tidbits. 

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