Two Greyhounds chosen for Canada-Russia series

Two Soo Greyhounds were named today to the roster for next month's 2003 RE/MAX Canada/Russia Challenge.

The Hounds issued the following news release this afternoon:

*********************** Two Greyhounds named to Canada/Russia series roster

The Ontario Hockey League announced today that two members of the Soo Greyhounds will participate in the 2003 RE/MAX Canada/Russia Challenge that will be held in six Canadian Hockey League centers in November.

Hounds captain JEFF CARTER (shown) and goaltender KEVIN DRUCE will play for the OHL in two games of the series.

The first game will be played at the John Labatt Centre in London on Monday November 17th while the second match will be hosted by Sarnia Wednesday November 19th at the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre.

Both Greyhound players have been outstanding in the first month of the season.

Carter, a first-round draft pick of the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers leads the Hounds in scoring with 8 goals, 8 assists and 16 points in 14 games.

Druce, acquired in an off-season trade with Oshawa has played in 13 games this season and is among the league’s top goaltenders with a goals against average of 2.59 and a .927 save percentage.

The other two major junior hockey leagues in Canada will also host games in this challenge series.

The Quebec League will host games in Halifax on November 20th and Rimouski on November 24th while games in the West will be staged in Calgary November 26th and Brandon on November 27th.

All six games will be broadcast nationally on Rogers Sportsnet.

The Re/Max Canada/Russia Challenge will be an integral part of the identification process for Canada’s National Junior Team final selection camp.

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