Dec 7, 2014
2015 World Junior Prospects - Winnipeg Jets
The World Junior Hockey Championship is not only a tournament to showcase Canada's best under-20s but some of the top young players from around the world.
Take a look at the Winnipeg Jets prospects that represented their respective nations at the 2015 World Junior Hockey Championship in Montreal and Toronto.
Winnipeg Jets WJC Prospects
Eric Comrie (G) - Canada
Second Round (59th overall) of 2013 NHL Draft
World Junior Stats
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W-L-OT2-0-0
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SO1
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GAA1.50
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SV%.933
Notes:
Dec. 26: Comrie served as back-up in Canada's opener.
Dec. 27: Comrie stopped all 17 shots Germany threw on net.
Dec. 29: Comrie served as back-up against Finland.
Dec. 31: Comrie stopped 25 of 28 shots in a crucial win over the U.S.
Jan. 2: Comrie once again served as back-up as Canada won its quarter-final.
Jan. 4: Comrie served as back-up in Canada's SF win over Slovakia.
Jan. 5: Comrie served as back-up in Canada's final win over Russia.
*Comrie won a gold medal as a member of Team Canada.
Chase De Leo (C) - United States
Fourth Round (99th overall) of 2014 NHL Draft
World Junior Stats
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GP5
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G1
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A0
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PTS1
Notes:
Dec. 26: De Leo scored the shootout winner as the U.S. edged Finland.
Dec. 28: De Leo went 1-for-4 on face-offs and put one shot on net in a win over Germany.
Dec. 29: De Leo was plus-1 in the Americans' win over Slovakia.
Dec. 31: De Leo registered one shot and was minus-1 in a loss to Canada.
Jan. 2: De Leo put two shots on net as Russia eliminated the U.S. from the tournament.
* De Leo's largest contribution to the U.S. squad was his game-winner vs. Finland.
Nikolaj Ehlers (LW) - Denmark
First Round (9th overall) of 2014 NHL Draft
World Junior Stats
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GP5
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G1
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A3
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PTS4
Notes:
Dec. 26: Ehlers scored a power play goal in Denmark's shootout loss to Russia.
Dec. 27: Ehlers registered one shot and was a minus-1 in a loss to Sweden.
Dec. 29: Ehlers posted two assists in Denmark's OT-loss to the Czechs.
Dec. 30: Ehlers notched an assist and scored in the shootout in Denmark's first ever WJC victory.
Jan. 2: Ehlers put for shots on net and was minus-1 as Canada ended Denmark's run.
* Ehlers was named one of Denmark's three best players in its historic 2015 WJC showing.
Jan Kostalek (D) - Czech Republic
Fourth Round (114th overall) of 2013 NHL Draft
World Junior Stats
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GP5
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G1
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A2
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PTS3
Notes:
Dec. 26: Kostalek racked up 34 minutes in penalties including 10- and 20-min. majors against Sweden.
Dec. 27: Kostalek logged one shot and a minus-1 in a loss to Switzerland.
Dec. 29: Kostalek scored a goal and earned Player of the Game honours vs. Denmark.
Dec. 31: Kostalek notched a pair of assists in a tournament-saving win over Russia.
Jan. 2: Kostalek put three shots on net as the Czechs were eliminated by Slovakia.
* Kostalek led the Czechs in PIM and +/-, as well as a share of most points by a defenceman.
Josh Morrissey (D) - Canada
First Round (13th overall) of 2013 NHL Draft
World Junior Stats
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GP7
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G1
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A3
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Pts4
Notes:
Dec. 26: Morrissey was a plus-4 in Canada's 8-0 win over Slovakia.
Dec. 27: Morrissey registered an assist and two shots against Germany.
Dec. 29: Morrissey earned an assist and was plus-2 against Finland.
Dec. 31: Morrissey scored a power play goal in Canada's win over the U.S.
Jan. 2: Morrissey was plus-2 with six shots on goal in the QF vs. Denmark.
Jan. 4: Morrissey was minus-1 with three shots in Canada's SF win over Slovakia.
Jan. 5: Morrissey earned an assist in Canada's gold medal win over Russia.
*Morrissey was named a tournament All-Star by the media vote.
Nic Petan (C) - Canada
Second Round (42nd overall) of 2013 NHL Draft
World Junior Stats
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GP7
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G4
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A7
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PTS11
Notes:
Dec. 26: Petan scored a goal and two assists against Slovakia.
Dec. 27: Petan's three assists brought his points total up to a tournament-leading 6.
Dec. 29: Petan was held pointless, but went 4-for-7 in the face-off circle.
Dec. 31: Petan kept his points streak alive with an assist against the U.S.
Jan. 2: Petan notched an assist to remain in the top five WJC scorers.
Jan. 4: Petan had a hat trick and was named Canada's best player in a 5-1 SF win over Slovakia. He leads all players in points with 11.
Jan. 5: Petan went 2-for-4 on the draw and was minus-1 in Canada's gold medal win over Russia.
*Petan earned a tie for the tournament points lead with 11 through seven games.