Nine different Western Hockey League teams will see inclusion behind the bench and in the office as selection camp nears.
The front office staff will consist of General Manager Barclay Parneta (Vancouver Giants) and Assistant General Manager Matt Anholt (Lethbridge Hurricanes). Assistant coach Travis Crickard (formerly of the Kelowna Rockets), assistant coach Ryan McDonald (Prince Albert Raiders), and goaltending coach Jeff Harvey (Saskatoon Blades) make up the group behind the bench.
Filling out Team Canada's support is Giants equipment manager Cord Ivanco, athletic therapist Zach Hartwick (Brandon Wheat Kings), athletic therapist Mitchell Karapita (Prince George Cougars), and team physician Dr. Micheal Conrad (Victoria Royals), while former Spokane Chiefs scout Byron Bonora returns to lead the scouting and selection process.
Between all of the staff, an impressive 35+ years of WHL experience is brought to the table, and even more in the university and professional ranks.
As for international representation, Bonora, Conrad, Ivanco, Anholt, and Crickard have all donned the red and white in various tournaments with multiple gold medals among them.
Development camp is set to take place from July 18-24 in Oakville, ONT.
An official roster announcement is TBD.
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