Canucks release Young Stars roster

Pettersson to make Vancouver debut at Penticton showcase

The Vancouver Canucks unveiled their roster for the 2018 Young Stars Classic set for Friday to Sunday at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Centre Elias Pettersson, widely considered to be one of the best prospects in the world, highlights the Canucks’ roster. The 19-yearold Swede was picked in the first round, fifth overall in the 2017 NHL entry Draft. Finnish defenceman Olli Juolevi, picked in the first round, fifth overall of the 2016 draft, is once again on the Young Stars roster.

The following is the complete Canucks roster for the fourteam event that also features the Winnipeg Jets prospects and the UBC and University of Alberta teams.

FORWARDS

Jonathan Dahlen, Nando Eggenberger, Jonah Gadjovich, Reid Gardiner, Adam Gaudette, Lukas Jasek, Kole Lind, Zack MacEwen, Tanner MacMaster, Isaac Nurse, Petrus Palmu, Elias Pettersson

DEFENCEMEN

Jakub Brahaney, Guillaume Brisebois, Jalen Chatfield, Jagger Dirk, Olli Juolevi, Garrett McFadden, Jett Woo

GOALTENDERS

Michael DiPietro, Ivan Kulbakov The Canucks will hold their first practice — which is open to the public — Thursday at 2 p.m. at the SOEC.

The Canucks will play the Jets on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and in the finale Sunday at 2 p.m.

UBC and U of A will do battle on Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m.

Full tournament rosters and information will be posted on canucks.com/youngstars and SOEC.ca (rosters subject to change).

Single-game tickets are available for $12 for university games and $15 for NHL games, while full tourney packages are $35. Tickets are available online at ValleyFirstTix.com, by phone at 1-877-763-2849 or in person at the South Okanagan Events Centre Valley First Box Office. For more details, visit SOEC.ca.

Off-ice Young Stars Classic activities include a minor hockey event and Party on the Plaza with games, food, music and entertainment for fans.