Canada vs. Russia hockey superseries kicks off Monday

By Tyler Penney

BELLEVILLE – The 2016 Canada-Russia Series kick offs Monday night in Prince George, B.C. The Western Hockey League all-stars will look to get the 14th edition of the annual clash of nations started with a win.

The Canadian Hockey League prevailed last year with a 15-3 victory by points – five wins and one loss. That victory continued a see-saw battle that has seen alternating victors each year dating back to 2009.

Two players from the Peterborough Petes will get their chance against the Russians in a game Thursday in North Bay between all-stars from the Ontario Hockey League and Team Russia.

The Russians take on Team WHL twice, Team OHL twice and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League all-stars twice. Team OHL plays again next Monday in Hamilton, Ont.

Team WHL’s lineup for tonight:

Goaltenders:

• Carter Hart – Evertt Silvertips
• Connor Ingram – Kamloops Blazers

Defencemen:

• Kale Clague – Brandon Wheat Kings
• Cal Foote – Kelowna Rockets
• Brendan Guhle – Prince Albert Raiders
• Connor Hobbs – Regina Pats
• Noah Juulsen – Evertt Silvertips
• Parker Wotherspoon – Tri-City Americans

Forwards: 

• Tyler Benson – Vancouver Giants
• Dillon Dube – Kelowna Rockets
• Giorgio Estephan – Lethbridge Hurricanes
• Jansen Harkins – Prince George Cougars
• Brett Howden – Moose Jaw Warriors
• Nick Merkley – Kelowna Rockets
• Nolan Patrick – Brandon Wheat Kings
• Ty Ronning – Vancouver Giants
• Deven Sideroff – Kamloops Blazers
• Tyler Soy – Victoria Royals
• Sam Steel – Regina Pats
• Austin Wagner – Regina Pats

Monday’s game starts at 10 p.m. EST on Sportsnet.