World Junior Championship: only two QMJHL members invited

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Crédit: NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 29: Ethan Gauthier, 37th overall pick by the Tampa Bay Lightning, walks on the stage during the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Rounds 2-7 at Bridgestone Arena on June 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Today, Hockey Canada unveiled its list of invited players for the World Junior Championship camp.

Basically, this means that the guys invited can take part in the practice camp, but are not guaranteed to make the club for the holiday tournament.

Here’s the roster.

What stands out is the fact that only two Québécois received their invitation: Ethan Gauthier and Mathieu Cataford. The Voltigeurs and Océanic players are the only Q representatives.

And for Habs fans, we note the absence of Michael Hage. This was expected… even if he has the stats to earn himself at least one invitation.

Details to come…