By Vernon Matters

Viper chosen for CJHL All Star Game

Dec 16, 2019 | 3:16 PM

A Vernon Vipers defenceman is among several BCHL players who will be heading to Hamilton for a special game in the new year

The Canadian Junior Hockey League has announced the rosters for the 15th annual CJHL Prospects Game, which include Trey Taylor of the Vipers, who will join seven other BCHL’ers on Team West.

The game will be played Jan. 14 in Hamilton, Ont. and will see Team West take on Team East in a battle of the top draft-eligible prospects in the CJHL.

The BCHL players that made the roster include:

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Jackson Glassford (Alberni Valley Bulldogs)

Defencemen

Ryan Helliwell (Langley Rivermen)*
Trey Taylor (Vernon Vipers)*

Forwards

Ethan Bowen (Chilliwack Chiefs)*
Kyler Kovich (Nanaimo Clippers)*
Luke Mylymok (Salmon Arm Silverbacks)
Danny Weight (Penticton Vees)*
Luc Wilson (Cowichan Valley Capitals)

*Indicates players listed as Players to Watch on NHL Central Scouting’s recent list.

Click here for the full list of Team West and Team East rosters.

The rosters for both teams were chosen by NHL Central Scouting heading into the NHL Entry Draft June 26 and 27 in Montreal, Que.

Several players who played in last year’s CJHL Prospects Game were drafted at the NHL Entry Draft in June, including Alex Newhook (Colorado Avalanche – 1st Round), Alexander Campbell (Nashville Predators – 3rd Round), Layton Ahac (Vegas Golden Knights – 3rd Round), Harrison Blaisdell (Winnipeg Jets – 5th Round), Kevin Wall (Carolina Hurricanes – 6th Round) and Massimo Rizzo (Carolina Hurricanes – 7th Round).

Further details regarding coaching staffs, on-ice officials, broadcasters and tickets will be announced at a later date.

The game will be broadcast live on HockeyTV.

by Vernon Matters

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