Ontario announces complete U-17 hockey team

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ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE

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Ontario's Under-17 Team roster announced

Team Ontario Director of Operations Mike Futa along with Head Coach Marty Williamson, Assistant coaches Jason Brooks and Paul Titanic announced the 20 man roster today for Ontario's Under 17 Team that will compete at the 2007 Canada Winter Games.

“There is no better feeling than competing for your country and your province. It is always a challenge when you have to select a team from a group of athletes who are so committed to excellence within their sport. We know that there will always be disappointment for those players who are not selected at the end of the evaluation process. However, we as a staff believe that we have put together a group of athletes who will represent Ontario with pride and class both on and off the ice and are capable of winning the Gold medal at this year's Canada Winter Games, stated Mike Futa Director of Operations."

"The quality and skill level of the players selected to represent Ontario at this year's Games indicates that the minor and junior hockey system in Ontario is not only producing high performance athletes but also quality citizens as well said head coach Marty Williamson."

The team will depart for Whitehorse on February 21st.where they will compete in the 2007 Canada Winter Games beginning February 24, thru March 1, 2007. The tournament features 13 teams comprised of four pools. Ten Provinces, The North West Territories, Yukon and Nunavut comprise the 13 teams who will be competing for the Gold medal. Based on the 2003 Canada Winter Games rankings Team Ontario is seeded third and is in Pool C that also consists of Team Manitoba and Team PEI. A schedule of games will be posted on the HDCO website when it becomes available.

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.

Brandon Burlon (St. Michael's Buzzers - OPJHL) Chris Carrozzi (Toronto St. Michael's Majors) Tyler Cuma (Ottawa 67's) Mark Cundari (Windsor Spitfires) Michael Del Zotto (Oshawa Generals) Stefan DellaRovere (Barrie Colts) Michael D'Orazio (Owen Sound Attack) Mitch Gaulton (Erie Otters) Kelly Geoffrey (Erie Otters) Adam Henrique (Windsor Spitfires) Cody Hodgson (Brampton Battalion) Nazem Kadri (Kitchener Rangers) Cody Lindsay (Ottawa 67's) James Livingston (Soo Greyhounds) Nathan Moon (Kingston Frontenacs) Anthony Nigro (Guelph Storm) Edward Pasquale (Wellington Dukes) Alexander Pietrangelo (Mississauga IceDogs) Steve Stamkos (Sarnia Sting) Corey Trivino (Stouffville Spirit - OPJHL)

Head Coach: Marty Williamson (Barrie Colts) Assistant Coach: Jason Brooks (Guelph Storm) Assistant Coach: Paul Titanic (Markham AAA Midget OMHA) Director of Operations: Mike Futa (Owen Sound Attack) Head Trainer: Kelly McKeraghan (Barrie Colts) Assistant Trainer: Phil Voutier

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