Greater Vancouver Canadians graduate Nic Petan is among 25 players invited to Hockey Canada's upcoming national junior camp in preparation for the 2014 IHL World Junior Championships in Malmo, Sweden.
The 18-year-old is having another outstanding season with the Western Hockey League's Portland Winterhawks, with 68 points in 28 games. That ranks him second in in the WHL. Last year, Petan recorded 120 points to share league scoring honours with teammate Brendan Leipsic. He went on to be selected in the second round (43rd overall) of the NHL Draft in June by the Winnipeg Jets.
Two other his Portland teammates - forward Taylor Leier and defenceman Derrick Pouliot - were also invited to Team Canada's camp, slated Dec. 12-15 in Toronto. The Winterhawk trio suited up for Team WHL in last week's Subway Super Series against Russia.
"All three players had exceptional showings at last week's Subway Super Series, and I'm excited for all of them to have this opportunity," said Portland Winterhawks General Manager & Head Coach Mike Johnston.
"It's a challenge for us to lose key players during the season, but it'll be an opportunity for other players to play meaningful minutes and step up in their absence."
