T-Birds Prospects Conner Roulette and Aidan Brook Named To Team Manitoba U16 Shortlist Roster
Hockey Manitoba’s pursuit of returning to the podium in men’s hockey at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alta. will be fueled by 23 Western Hockey League prospects.
Two of those players are T-Birds prospects Conner Roulette and Aidan Brook. Both were selected in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft.
The roster was released in June as part of the province’s 2018-19 Program of Excellence, which also includes U16 and U18 teams on the women’s side of the game.
This year’s preliminary roster for the province is led by defenceman Carson Lambos (Winnipeg, Man. / Kootenay ICE), the second-overall selection in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. Also included is goaltender Tyler Brennan (Winnipeg, Man. / Prince George Cougars), and forward Eric Alarie (Winnipeg, Man. / Moose Jaw Warriors), the two other Manitoban-born players selected in the first round of this year’s WHL Bantam Draft. Of the 23 WHL prospects invited as part of the 29-player roster, 15 forwards, seven defencemen and one goaltender were included.
Manitoba’s eyes will be fixated on continuing their ascent up the Canada Winter Games standings, finishing third at the 2015 edition of the games in Prince George, B.C. Their roster at the time was led WHL standouts and future NHL Draft selections Cody Glass (Winnipeg, Man. / Portland Winterhawks), Josh Brook (Roblin, Man. / Moose Jaw Warriors), Brett Davis (Oakbank, Man. / Kootenay ICE), Jett Woo (Winnipeg, Man. / Moose Jaw Warriors), and Connor Dewar (The Pas, Man. / Everett Silvertips).
Davis led Manitoba in scoring at the tournament with seven points (3G-4A). Manitoba has enjoyed success in men’s hockey at the past three editions of the games, winning silver in 2007, placing fifth in 2011, and the aforementioned bronze in 2015.
The 2019 Canada Winter Games will be held in Red Deer, Alta. from February 15 to March 3, 2019.
Name | Position | Hometown | WHL Club |
Tyler Brennan | Goaltender | Winnipeg | Prince George Cougars |
Aidan Brook | Defenceman | Roblin | Seattle Thunderbirds |
Carson Lambos | Defenceman | Winnipeg | Kootenay ICE |
Hudson Thornton | Defenceman | Winnipeg | Prince George Cougars |
Hughie Hooker | Defenceman | Winnipeg | Kootenay ICE |
Kyle Melo | Defenceman | Lorette | Vancouver Giants |
Tayem Gislason | Defenceman | Winnipeg | Prince Albert Raiders |
William Irvine | Defenceman | Morden | Kelowna Rockets |
Aidan Litke | Forward | Winnipeg | Portland Winterhawks |
Cabrel Labossiere | Forward | Lorette | Brandon Wheat Kings |
Carter Halamandaris | Forward | Winnipeg | Everett Silvertips |
Colby Bear | Forward | Peguis | Regina Pats |
Colby Wotton | Forward | Foxwarren | Regina Pats |
Conner Roulette | Forward | Winnipeg | Seattle Thunderbirds |
Dawson Pasternak | Forward | Winnipeg | Portland Winterhawks |
Eric Alarie | Forward | Winnipeg | Moose Jaw Warriors |
Grady Lane | Forward | Virden | Spokane Chiefs |
Justin Lies | Forward | Flin Flon | Vancouver Giants |
Owen Weihs | Forward | Winnipeg | Brandon Wheat Kings |
Rory Neill | Forward | Winnipeg | Calgary Hitmen |
Roux Bazin | Forward | Treherne | Victoria Royals |
Skyler Bruce | Forward | Winnipeg | Kootenay ICE |
Trentyn Crane | Forward | Winkler | Victoria Royals |