Kennedy notches another in OHL victory over Russia

Soo Greyhounds captain and local product Tyler Kennedy found the back of the net once again to help the Ontario Hockey League Selects to a 5-1 victory over Russia on Monday night in Peterborough.

Kennedy scored with 1:27 remaining in the game to round out the scoring in the fourth game of the Canada-Russia Challenge.

Last Thursday, Kennedy scored the game winner, which was assisted by defenseman Kyle Wharton.

The OHL squad was coached by Craig Hartsburg.

Liam Reddox scored a pair of goals for the OHL on Monday while Wojtek Wolski and David Bolland added the others.

The Canadian Hockey League is now a perfect 4-0 against Russia as the series shifts to the Western Hockey League for the final two games. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League opened the series with a pair of victories.

Sault product Matt D’Agostini of the Guelph Storm participated in the first game on Thursday but did not dress on Monday.

*** TORQUATO TO PLAY WITH UNDER-17 TEAM:

Local product Zack Torquato of the Saginaw Spirit will suit up with Team Ontario at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge over the holidays.

The following is a complete news release from the OHL:

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Ontario Under-17 Team Roster Announced

Team Ontario Director of Operations Mike Futa along with Head Coach Marty Williamson, announced the roster for Ontario's Under 17 Team that will compete in the 2006 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge at a press conference held today at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. 18 of the 21 players selected are rookies in the Ontario Hockey League.

"There is no better feeling than competing for your country and your province," stated the team’s Director of Operations Mike Futa, who selected the team in conjunction with Head Coach Marty Williamson and Assistant Coaches Jason Brooks and Jacques Beaulieu. "We wanted to build a team that will be more focused on competing for the Team Championship instead of the individual scoring championship. Watching Team Atlantic celebrate their Bronze Medal victory last year encompassed what pride and passion is all about...we need to match that passion in order to be successful"

The team will depart for Regina, Saskatchewan on December 26th where they will compete in the 2006 World Hockey Challenge beginning December 28th thru January 4th. The tournament features ten (10) teams in two five (5) team conferences playing a round robin format followed by a play-off crossover based on conference seeding after the round robin. Team Ontario will play in a conference with USA, Slovakia, Quebec and Team West.

The Hockey Development Centre for Ontario (HDCO) facilitates the Men’s Under-17 hockey program on behalf of the 3 Ontario Branches of Hockey Canada.

Roster Team Ontario Men’s Under 17 2006 World Hockey Challenge

Joshua Bailey, Owen Sound Attack Yves Bastien, Kitchener Rangers Daryl Borden, Kingston Frontenacs Bryan Cameron, Belleville Bulls Trevor Cann, Peterborough Petes Marcus Carroll, Owen Sound Attack Logan Couture, Ottawa 67's Drew Doughty, Guelph Storm Sam Gagner, Sioux City (USHL) Cody Goloubef, Milton Icehawks (OPJHL) Mark Katic, Sarnia Sting Daniel Lombardi, Sarnia Sting

Dale Mitchell, Oshawa Generals Blake Parlett, Barrie Colts Michael Pelech, Kitchener Rangers Brendan Smith, St. Mike's Buzzers (OPJHL) PK Subban, Belleville Bulls Corey Syvret, London Knights John Tavares, Oshawa Generals Chris Terry, Plymouth Whalers Zack Torquato, Saginaw Spirit

TEAM ONTARIO PERSONNEL Head Coach: Marty Williamson, Barrie Colts Assistant Coach: Jacques Beaulieu, London Knights Assistant Coach: Jason Brooks, Guelph Storm Director of Operations: Mike Futa, Owen Sound Attack Assistant to Director: Ian MacLellan, Owen Sound Attack Head Trainer: Andy Brown, Owen Sound Attack Assistant Trainer: Phil Voutier, Brampton Battalion

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