2019 Team Profiles

TEAM BRICK ALBERTA

The 2019 edition of Team Brick Alberta comprises of 16 exceptional Athletes from all over Alberta. Their journey to get to this point started the weekend of December 22nd and 23rd, 2018 in Red Deer, Alberta where the top 130 prospects from Alberta competed in a provincial evaluation camp. We then journeyed North to Edmonton AB where we held the top 56 Combine Camp March 29th to March 31st 2019 at West Edmonton Mall. The combine consisted of small area games, Team practices, skill practices, positional practices, team building and games. The combine gave the staff the ability to evaluate the players in all environments that we feel are conducive to build a successful team. That process brings us to this exceptional group of athletes you see today. Our team moto is Row the Boat (One Goal One Direction). We wish all the teams good luck in the 2019 Brick Invitational.

BC JUNIOR CANUCKS

Team BC Brick changed to BC Junior Canucks from Vancouver Vipers in 2001 which represents top players from across British Columbia. This year our entire 17 player roster is composed of players from BC’s Interior, Island and Lower Mainland. The Jr Canucks are greatful to have the opportunity to play in The Brick Tournament to develop lasting friendships and memories. Our team would like to thank eveyone involved for putting on The Brick Tournament especially Craig Styles, Andy Wigston, Craig Reed and Bill Comrie. GO CANUCKS GO

BOSTON JUNIOR BRUINS

The Junior Bruins are proud to represent greater Boston and eastern New England at the Brick tournament. We would like to thank Mr. Bill Comrie, Mr. Craig Styles, Mr. Andy Wigston, all the Brick staff members and volunteers for the opportunity to participate in the best youth hockey tournament in the world. The team will play in the Bauer Spring Shootout in Toronto, the Boston Showdown and K Cup tournaments prior to heading to Edmonton. The roster includes players from Massachusetts (13), New Hampshire (1), Rhode Island (1), New York (1), New Foundland (1) & South Korea (1). We are excited to be back at the Brick and look forward to a great week of hockey! Go B’s!

TORONTO BULLDOGS

The Toronto Bulldogs Hockey Club is very excited to send this year, another very talented group of 10 year olds from across Ontario to the Annual Brick Invitational Tournament. After a very difficult selection process, we have selected another very committed group of kids who have now joined our Bulldogs Family. In a short period of time, these players have created a special bond to form lasting relationships, this is what makes The Brick Tournament so special. The players are looking forward to the challenges of playing in such a prestigious event and are very enthusiastic for the opportunity. These young players are hoping to continue the success of all the teams of the past and are excited to be playing at the West Edmonton Mall Arena. The Toronto Bulldogs is a growing family and we appreciate all the continued support and encouragement that we receive from all of our alumni of players and families. The players, coaches and parents would like to extend a huge thank you to the BRICK tournament committee and all the volunteers who make this event so wonderful. Good luck to all!

TEAM SASKATCHEWAN JUNIOR PATS

Team Saskatchewan is excited to return for the 30th Annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament (BIHT). The Team Saskatchewan Junior Pats are proud to represent our province at this prestigious event. Our coaches, players and staff are looking forward to taking part in the best youth hockey tournament in the world again this year. Team Saskatchewan wants to congratulate the Brick Organizing Committee on 30 years of success with this great tournament. We would also like to thank the volunteers for all their work to make this competition such a success. Team Saskatchewan wishes every team the best of luck at the 2019 tournament.

TORONTO PRO HOCKEY

The Toronto Pro Hockey Brick Team is excited to compete in the 2019 Brick Invitational in Edmonton. This year’s team is made up of talented and dedicated players from across Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, Whitby, and Ottawa. The Pro Hockey Development Team began its evaluation process back in August 2018. With so many great players to watch and evaluate, the final team was selected in March 2019. The season officially started on April 13th, at the first team practice. Since then, The Pro Hockey Brick team has practiced every weekend, and have continued to evolve as a team. The first test of the season was the Bauer Spring Shootout tournament. The team was challenged over 7 games by some formidable opponents, and won the tournament, fittingly in a shootout! The players are excited to continue their preparation for the Brick Invitational, and are extremely proud to have earned the privilege to represent Toronto Pro Hockey in Edmonton!

Thank you to The Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament Committee and all those who have worked so hard to make this event special. We wish everyone the best of luck in Edmonton.

TEAM QUEBEC

Team Quebec players, families and organisation is proud once again to represent our province at the Brick Invitational. Participating in this event is a dream for all of our young hockey players and we are prepared to live “Memories that Last a Lifetime” during the week in Edmonton.Team Quebec would like to thank the organizers, especially Craig and Andy for the vote of confidence. We have and will continue to make every effort in representing our province to the best of our abilities. We look forward to meeting players and coaches from other districts and build long term friendships with everyone.

Our team will be participating at the Toronto Invitational and the Montreal Meltdown this season. Merci

WESTERN SELECTS

Thirty years ago the first Brick team from Los Angeles, California arrived in Edmonton. Since then, the program has competed as LA Jr. Kings, Anaheim Jr. Ducks, LA Selects, California Brick and now the Western Selects are here in Edmonton to celebrate three decades of The Brick Tournament Hockey Tournament. Players from USA’s Pacific and Rocky Mountain Districts attended evaluation camps in their home region and advanced to a main tryout camp in December to make the team. We dedicate this 30th anniversary tournament appearance to long time California Brick Coach and friend, Igor Nikulin. Our players, coaches, and parents wish to thank the Brick Tournament organizers, volunteer staff, sponsors, and the City of Edmonton for their continued effort in hosting the greatest youth hockey tournament in the world. Happy 30th Anniversary to the Brick Tournament. Good luck to all participants. Play hard!

TEAM MINNESOTA

We are proud to present to you Team Minnesota for the 2019 Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament. Over the last several months, the Team Minnesota coaching staff has worked endlessly to put together a team that represents the high level of talent and character expectations of playing in the prestigious Brick Hockey Tournament. The coaching staff, players, parents, and the Team Minnesota organization would like to thank the Brick Hockey Tournament volunteers and organizers for their hard work to provide these young players with the opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary and for providing memories that will last a lifetime.

DETROIT JUNIOR RED WINGS

Little Caesars, the parent organization of the Detroit Red Wings, has supported AAA hockey since its inception in 1968. Little Caesars AAA Hockey Club remains one of the most respected and competitive amateur hockey organizations in North America. Currently over 50 Little Caesars AAA alumni are playing, or played, in the NHL. Hundreds of others have established collegiate and/or pro hockey careers. It is from this foundation that this year’s Detroit Red Wings Brick team is built. The 2019 team is mainly composed of players from Michigan along with 3 players from Ontario. Since coming together in late March, the team has participated in tournaments in Toronto and Chicago and have been working hard in preparation for this years Brick tournament. We would like to thank our sponsor Little Caesars for providing us this unique opportunity. We would also like to thank Mr. Bill Comrie, Mr. Craig Styles, Mr. Andy Wigston, Ms. Chelsey Butt and The Brick Tournament Committee along with all the organizers, sponsors and volunteers for their help in making this such a world class event. Our players, coaches and parents wish every team the best of luck in this year’s tournament. LET’S GO RED WINGS!!!

CHICAGO JUNIOR BLACKHAWKS

The Chicago Blackhawks have supported the Illinois entry in the Brick Invitational since 2009. This NHL Club along with our organizer, 200x85 LLC remain one of the most respected and competitive hockey development programs in Illinois. Currently, 80 past alumni have played D1 College Hockey, 36 went through the US National Development Program and 52 are playing in the NHL/AHL Pro Level. It is from this foundation that this year’s Chicago Jr Blackhawks Brick Team is built. Our players, coaches and parents wish everyone in this year’s Brick Tournament the best of luck. We thank the organizers, sponsors & volunteers for their help in making this such a wonderful event.

TEAM PENNSYLVANIA

The 2019 Team Pennsylvania was selected in February of 2019. Each player went through an extensive identification and evaluation process which began in August of 2018. The final roster was determined at a selection camp at Pegula Ice Arena in State College, Pennsylvania. The team spent the spring competing in two pre-Brick Tournaments: the 2019 Pro Hockey Bauer Spring Shootout in Toronto in May 2019 and the CCHA North American Spring Showcase in June 2019, along with a series of practices in Pittsburgh, Penn State University and an exhibition series against Detroit Brick. We would like to thank our sponsors - the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Philadelphia Flyers - for providing us with this unique opportunity. In addition, we would like to thank The Brick Tournament committee and all the volunteers for their hospitality and generosity. Finally, we would like to wish good luck to all the teams participating in this year’s tournament.

CONNECTICUT JUNIOR RANGERS

The 2019 edition of the CT JR Rangers, also known as CJR, was chosen in March after several months of competitive tryouts. Being the last charter from the United States to win the Brick Tournament, we have set the bar high for our young athletes and they are cherishing the opportunity to compete for a championship. CJR would like to thank the Brick Competition Committee for their continued support and inclusion of the organization in this prestigious tournament. Our players come from some of the top Elite AAA Youth Hockey organizations on the East Coast. This year is unique in that we have 10 different youth organizations represented on our Brick team. CJR is focused on both fielding the best team possible to represent the region and on player development. The team has been practicing and training throughout the spring along with participating in some of the top pre-Brick tournaments. The opportunity to play in the best youth hockey tournament in the world has both motivated and excited the players. The players are looking forward to participating in the Brick tournament and taking part in a once in a lifetime experience in Edmonton. The CT JR Rangers would like to thank the organizers, volunteers and sponsors for making the Brick experience one that our players will remember forever. Best of luck to all the participants in the 2019 Brick tournament and LET’S GO RANGERS! #LGR

TEAM MANITOBA

The 14 members of this year’s Team Manitoba Brick are excited and honoured to be representing Manitoba in the 2019 Brick Invitational Tournament. This year’s team is represented by 12 players from Manitoba, and 2 imports from the USA, and 1 import from Ontario. Players come from Winnipeg; Brandon; McCreary; Mitchell; St. Adolphe; Minot, Minnesota; St. Louis, Missouri; and Toronto, Ontario. The successful players on the 2019 edition of Team Manitoba battled hard over several months of tryouts and ultimately earned their spots to compete in this prestigious event. Team Manitoba will compete in 4 local tournaments, 1 in Toronto, and finally the Brick Invitational Tournament in Edmonton. The coaching staff has put together a very intense and focused training schedule including on ice and off ice activities. It has become clear, very early in the process, the group of young men have bonded very quickly and built remarkable chemistry. We would like to thank Bill Comrie, Craig Styles, Andy Wigston and the entire Brick organizing committee and volunteers for the countless hours they have put into this once in a lifetime event. We also want to wish every team in the tournament good luck, and hope everyone has a safe and memorable Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament.