Eberle/Teubert Back To World Juniors

Regina, SK – Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced on Wednesday that 36 of Canada's top junior-aged hockey players (born in 1990 or later) have been invited to take part in Canada's National Junior selection camp from December 12-16, 2009 in Regina, Sask.

Among the 36 players invited, 10 are currently playing in the Western Hockey League, including 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship gold medalists Jordan Eberle and Colten Teubert, both members of the Regina Pats. 

Brandon Wheat Kings line-mates Scott Glennie and Brayden Schenn have been invited to camp along with the Calgary Hitmen's Martin Jones and Brandon Kozun, Kelowna Rockets forward Brandon McMillan, Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Travis Hamonic, Spokane Chiefs captain Jared Cowen and Swift Current Broncos sniper Cody Eakin. 

Over the past 10 years, WHL players have made up over 40% of Team Canada's National Junior roster, and close to 60% of Team Canada's defenceman corp. 

Of the 36 players invited, seven are returning players – having won gold medals at the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa.

Thirty-one of the players named to the selection camp roster were drafted in either the 2008 or 2009 NHL Entry Draft, including fourteen first-round selections and six second-round picks. 

The NHL's St. Louis Blues have also confirmed that they will loan defenceman Alex Pietrangelo (King City, Ont.) to Canada's National Junior Team, and he will be at the selection camp in Regina. 

Hockey Canada may still add additional players prior to the opening of the selection camp on December 12, in the event that any other NHL teams loan Canada's National Junior Team junior-aged eligible players currently playing in the NHL.