Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that 21 OHL players have been named to the 22-man roster for Ontario’s Under-17 Team that will compete in the 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge being held in Winnipeg, MB December 28, 2010 through January 4, 2011. 

The official announcement was made by Hockey Development Centre Ontario and Team Ontario Director of Operations Robert Kitamura earlier today. 

“After evaluating these high performance athletes during the last 2 months, I am pleased and proud to announce this year’s men’s Under-17 Team that will represent Ontario at the upcoming 2010/2011 World Hockey Challenge being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba said Team Ontario Director of Operations Rob Kitamura. Selecting a team from the available talent pool in Ontario is always a difficult task; however, I believe that the coaching staff and I have selected the 22 best players that will represent Ontario with pride and class both on and off the ice at this high performance event. We are confident that this group of athletes are committed and prepared to compete for the Gold medal at the upcoming World Hockey Challenge, stated Kitamura.”

Among the players named to the final roster was Garrett Hooey of the Sting.

Hooey the Sting’s 2nd round pick in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection has 2 goals and 2 assists and has dressed in all 21 Sting games this season.  Hooey has also had a prominent role with the Sting on the penalty killing unit.

For the complete roster please visit:

HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE ONTARIO

www.hdco.on.ca