Thomas, MacPherson at Canada’s U-17 Development Camp
Earlier this week, the on-ice practices began for the 111 players at Canada’s National Teams Summer Showcase U-17 Development Camp. Among those in attendance include a pair of IceDogs’ signed prospects in Akil Thomas and Justin MacPherson.
Thomas, who was Niagara’s first round pick in this year’s OHL Priority Selection Draft, will be a member of Team White for the week. While MacPherson, who was the team’s fourth round selection in this year’s draft, will dress for Team Gold at the event.
Akil Thomas, left, and Director of Player Personnel Joey Burke, right, agree to terms on a Standard Player Agreement on June 4th, 2016.
Game action begins today, and features the following games over the course of the weekend. (All times in Mountain Time Zone)
- Friday, July 29th 5:45pm Gold (MacPherson) vs. Green
- Friday, July 29th 8:00pm Red vs. White (Thomas)
- Saturday, July 30th 5:00pm Black vs. Gold (MacPherson)
- Saturday, July 30th 7:45pm Blue vs. White (Thomas)
- Sunday, July 31st 4:45pm Black vs. Green
- Sunday, July 31st 7:30pm Blue vs. Red
- Monday, August 1st 9:30am A3 vs. B3
- Monday, August 1st 10:45am A2 vs. B2
- Monday, August 1st 12:15pm A1 vs. B1
Players are showcasing themselves for the opportunity to be selected for the 2016 World U-17 Hockey Challenge from October 30 – November 5 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
For a complete schedule of this week’s U17 Development Camp, click here.
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