The annual exhibition tournament, pitting top Russian youngsters against the best and brightest in the OHL, WHL and QMJHL, begins on Monday, November 5 and runs through Thursday, November 15 at sites in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
Prospect Nick Suzuki was named one of two captains of the OHL contingent. Suzuki, who currently serves as captain of the Owen Sound Attack, has 11 goals and 23 points in 15 games so far this season.
Acquired by the Habs in early September, the 19-year-old centerman will be making his second straight appearance at the event after serving as an alternate captain last year.
Fellow prospect Cam Hillis is also a member of Team OHL. The 18-year-old centerman, who was selected 66th overall in June, has three goals and 11 points in 17 games with the Guelph Storm.
Josh Brook was named captain of the WHL squad. The 19-year-old defenseman has five goals and 15 points in 12 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors during the 2018-19 campaign.
A Roblin, MB native, Brook was selected 56th overall by the Canadiens in 2017 and signed to a three-year entry-level contract in September.
Joining Brook will be fellow rearguard Scott Walford, who has five assists in 12 games with the Victoria Royals on the year.
The 19-year-old blueliner was the 68th overall selection of the Habs in 2017.
Team QMJHL, meanwhile, features left-winger Joël Teasdale, who was also signed to a three-year entry-level contract earlier this fall. The 19-year-old forward has seven goals and 17 points through 17 games with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada this season.
Finally, defenseman Alexander Romanov will be suiting up for Team Russia. The 18-year-old rearguard, who was selected 38th overall in June, has a plus-10 differential in 21 games for CSKA Moscow in the KHL.
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