2008 ADT CANADA/RUSSIA CHALLENGE

The teams line up on their respective blue lines for the opening roster introductions

On the evening of Wednesday, November 26th, the Russian Selects team suited up for their first match of 2 versus the WHL All-Stars, as part 3 of the annual ADT Canada/Russia challenge. The province of Saskatchewan was well represented, as the WHL team soared past the Russian selects with a 5-0 victory, featuring a shutout performance by the likely starting goaltender for the Canadian Junior team this year, Chet Pickard of the Tri-City Americans. "Team Saskatchewan" on the WHL All-star team is represented by:

FORWARDS

Jordan Eberle - Regina Pats (Hometown: Regina, SK)



Brayden Schenn - Brandon Wheat Kings (Hometown: Saskatoon, SK)






Jason Bast - Moose Jaw Warriors (Hometown: Moose Jaw, SK)






Joel Broda - Moose Jaw Warriors (Hometown: Prince Albert, SK)





DEFENSEMEN


Keith Aulie - Brandon Wheat Kings (Hometown: Roleau, SK)




Jared Cowen - Spokane Chiefs (Allan, SK)




GOALTENDERS



Dustin Tokarski - Spokane Chiefs (Hometown: Watson, SK)




A 1st star performance by Jordan Eberle on Wednesday night was a big reason why the WHL squad won the game, as the Regina native notched 2 goals and an assist. Forward Brayden Schenn, assisted one of Eberle's goals, along with Eberle's Regina teammate Colton Teubert. On Thursday, the team will take the ice in Prince Albert for the 2nd of 2 games with the Russian Selects, in which Watson native Dustin Tokarski of the Spokane Cheifs will get the start in net.

Colton Teubert (20) and Brayden Schenn (10) help celebrate Jordan Eberle's 2nd goal of the night

Is the future promising for Saskatchewan-born players? On a 22-man roster, 7 players were born in Saskatchewan. You tell me.

....And yes, Brayden Schenn is the younger brother of the PrairiePuck's favourite rookie defenseman, Luke Schenn


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