Spruce King Chosen for Team Canada West Evaluation Camp

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PRINCE GEORGE, BC - Prince George Spruce Kings' defenceman Wes McLeod has beeen selected  to attend the Team Canada West Evaluation Camp in advance of this year's World Junior 'A' Challenge. Wes is one of thirteen players to represent the British Columbia Hockey League and one of the forty invited to the camp from the five western Junior 'A' leagues.

The Evaluation Camp will run from September 27th to the 29th with practices and game scrimmages at the Centennial Arena in Okotoks, Alberta. From there the final roster will be determined to represent Team Canada West at the annual World Junior 'A' Challenge being held in Summerside, PEI beginning November 1, 2009.

 
"The Prince George Spruce Kings would like to congratulate Wes on his selection," stated Spruce Kings Assistant General Manager and Director of Player Personnel, Mike Hawes.  "Wes is an extremely dedicated player and will represent the Spruce Kings and the BCHL with a style of play that has drawn the attention of many scouts."

In five games to start the season, the committed defenceman to the University of Alaska Anchorage sits atop team scoring with 1 goal and 5 assists. Wes will suit up for the Spruce Kings on Friday night for their game against the Williams Lake Timberwolves before heading out for the Evaluation Camp. Following two days of practices and games, Wes is expected to return to the Spruce Kings in time for the second half of the home-and-home with the Timberwolves Wednesday night.

 

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