Former South Delta Minor Hockey standout and Edmonton Oil Kings' prospect Mitch Walter has been named to the Team B.C. roster for the upcoming Western Canada Challenge Cup in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
The 15-year-old forward, who was Edmonton's second round pick in last spring's Western Hockey League Bantam Draft, now plays for the Greater Vancouver Canadians of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League after captaining the South Delta Bantam A1 Storm last season.
The Team B.C. roster announcement comes after an extensive selection process that began last spring and included a week-long provincial camp over the summer.
Team B.C. will be training in Richmond prior to heading the the Challenge Cup, which takes place Oct. 27-30.
"The Team B.C. staff is putting the finishing touches on our plans for our pre-stage event in Richmond prior to departing for Moose Jaw. Team selection and preparation has gone very well and the entire staff feels confident heading in to the event," commented Team B.C. director of operations Sean Wicker.
The Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup will feature the highest rated players in the U16 age category representing the four Western Provinces of Alberta, BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
"Team B.C. is riding a high from the gold medal showing at the Canada Winter Games this past February. The expectation level was set by the 1995 group last year and we're looking for the 1996-born players to prepare and compete at the same level," said Team B.C. head coach Adam Hayduk. "We are very excited and pleased with the players that were selected.
"The strengths of the team include team speed, an ability to generate offence, ability to be responsible in all zones, and a high compete level."
