Team Brick Alberta
BC Junior Canucks
The BC Junior Canucks are honored to be participating in their 23rd year of The International Brick tournament. The Bc Jr Canucks 2008 Team has representation of the finest Spring AAA Programs from across British Columbia. We would like to thank Steve Bradford (Team Fonder) for his dedication and support of the Brick Program. As well as Bill Comrie, Craig Reed, Craig Styles, Andy Wigston, Dion Dragich and the countless volunteers of the greatest minor hockey experience in North America. GO CANUCKS GO
BOSTON JUNIOR BRUINS
The Junior Bruins are proud to represent greater Boston and eastern New England at the Brick tournament. We would like to thank Mr. Bill Comrie, Mr. Craig Styles, Mr. Andy Wigston, all the Brick staff members and volunteers for the opportunity to participate in the best youth hockey tournament in the world. The team will play in the Bauer Spring Shootout in Toronto, the Boston Showdown and the Icebreaker tournaments prior to heading to Edmonton. The roster includes players from Massachusetts (12), New Hampshire (2), Rhode Island (1), Nova Scotia (1) & New Brunswick (1). We are excited to be back at the Brick and look forward to a great week of hockey! Go B’s!
TORONTO BULLDOGS
The Toronto Bulldogs Hockey Club is very excited to send this year, another very talented group of 10 year olds from across Ontario to the Annual Brick Invitational Tournament. After a very difficult selection process , we have selected another very committed group of kids who have now joined our Bulldogs Family. In a short period of time, these players have created a special bond to form lasting relationships, this is what makes The Brick Tournament so special. The players are looking forward to the challenges of playing in such a prestigious event and are very enthusiastic for the opportunity. These young players are hoping to continue the success of all the teams of the past and are excited to be playing at the West Edmonton Mall Arena. The Toronto Bulldogs is a growing family and we appreciate all the continued support and encouragement that we receive from all of our alumni of players and families. The players, coaches and parents would like to extend a huge thank you to the BRICK tournament committee and all the volunteers who make this event so wonderful. Good luck to all!
TEAM SASKATCHEWAN JUNIOR PATS
Team Saskatchewan returns to the 29th Annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament (BIHT). Team Saskatchewan wants to wish every competitor the best of luck during the tournament and thank the organizers and volunteers for their commitment to this year’s tournament.
TORONTO PRO HOCKEY
In August of 2017 over 100 players from across the province of Ontario attended a week-long tryout and identification camp north of Toronto. These players were hoping to earn the privilege of representing Pro Hockey Development Group in the 2018 Brick Tournament. Before selecting the final roster, PHD hosted a day long tournament with over 150 players and from these groups, the 2018 Edition of the Pro Hockey Development Group was formed. The team is comprised of dedicated players from London, Oakville, Mississauga, Vaughan, Toronto, Peterborough, Lindsay, and the Haliburton communities. All players and families are excited to be part of such a prestigious event and look forward to great tournament. Thank you to all of those who have worked so hard to make this event special and we would like to wish everyone the best of luck in Edmonton.
TEAM QUEBEC
It is with great pride and joy that the Montreal Meltdown organization has accepted to undertake the responsibility of forming Team Quebec Brick.
Our organization has always represented the symbol of fairness and respect to everyone and will continue to respect our set standards. We would like to thank the Brick invitational tournament organizers, Craig Styles, Andy Wigston and Chelsey Butt for the confidence in our organization.
It is a dream come true for our young hockey players to represent the province of Quebec at the Brick invitational, and we are prepared to live “Memories that Last a Lifetime” during the week in Edmonton.
We will make every effort to represent our province to the best of our abilities. We look forward to meeting players and coaches from other districts and build long term friendship with everyone.
Our team will be participating at the Toronto Invitational and the Montreal Meltdown this season.
WESTERN SELECTS
The Team California program arrives in Edmonton this year rebranded as the Western Selects Brick. Players from USA’s Pacific and Rocky Mountain Districts attended evaluation camps in their home region and advanced to a main tryout camp in the spring to make the team. Our players, coaches, and parents wish to thank the Brick Tournament organizers, volunteer staff, sponsors, and the City of Edmonton for their continued effort in hosting the greatest youth tournament in the world. Good luck to all participants. Play hard!
TEAM MINNESOTA
The 2018 Team Minensota Brick edition is composed of 13 players from Minnesota in addition to players from Thunder Bay, Tampa Bay and Atlanta. Our team is represented by players brought in from seven different AAA teams! This will be the first year that Team Minnesota has named a permanent Brick Coach, Billy Hengen, who understands the amazing challenge and opportunity the tournament represents to the players. Team Minnesota would like to extend a sincere thank you to the BRICK tournament and all the volunteers who make the event so unique and special.
DETROIT JUNIOR RED WINGS
Little Caesars, the parent organization of the Detroit Red Wings, has supported AAA hockey since its inception in 1968. Little Caesars AAA Hockey Club remains one of the most respected and competitive amateur hockey organizations in North America. Currently over 50 Little Caesars AAA alumni are playing, or played, in the NHL. Hundreds of others have established collegiate and/or pro hockey careers. It is from this foundation that this year’s Detroit Red Wings Brick team is built. The 2018 team is mainly composed of players from Southeastern Michigan with two Canadian players added as well. Since coming together in late March, the team has participated in tournaments in Toronto and have been working hard in preparation including a training camp at the Belfor Training Center, located inside of the new Little Caesars Arena, just before heading to Edmonton for this prestigious event. We would like to thank our sponsor Little Caesars for providing us this unique opportunity. We would also like to thank Mr. Bill Comrie, Mr. Craig Styles, Mr. Andy Wigston, Ms. Dion Dragich and The Brick Tournament Committee along with all the organizers, sponsors and volunteers for their help in making this such a world class event. Our players, coaches and parents wish every team the best of luck in this year’s tournament. LET’S GO RED WINGS!!!
CHICAGO JUNIOR BLACKHAWKS
The Chicago Blackhawks have supported the Illinois entry in the Brick Invitational since 2009. This NHL Club along with our organizer, 200x85 LLC remain one of the most respected and competitive hockey development programs in Illinois. Currently, 80 past alumni have played D1 College Hockey, 36 went through the US National Development Program and 52 are playing in the NHL/AHL Pro Level. It is from this foundation that this year's Chicago Jr Blackhawks Brick Team is built. Our players, coaches and parents wish everyone in this year's Brick Tournament the best of luck. We thank the organizers, sponsors & volunteers for their help in making this such a wonderful event.
TEAM PENNSYLVANIA
The 2018 Team Pennsylvania was selected in February of 2018. Each player went through an extensive identification and evaluation process which began in August of 2017. The final roster was determined at a selection camp at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team spent the spring competing in two pre-Brick Tournaments: the Future Legends Hall of Fame Tournament in April 2018 and the CCHA North American Spring Showcase in June 2018, along with a series of practices in Pittsburgh, Penn State University and an exhibition series against Detroit Brick. We would like to thank our sponsors - the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Philadelphia Flyers - for providing us with this unique opportunity. In addition, we would like to thank Bill Comrie, Craig Styles, Andy Wigston, The Brick Tournament committee and all the volunteers for their hospitality and generosity. Finally, we would like to wish good luck to all the teams participating in this year’s tournament.
CONNECTICUT JUNIOR RANGERS
"The 2018 edition of the CT JR Rangers, also known as CJR, was chosen in March after several months of competitive tryouts. Being the last charter from the United States to win the Brick Tournament, we have set the bar high for our young athletes and they are cherishing the opportunity to compete for a championship. CJR would like to thank the Brick Competition Committee for their continued support and inclusion of the organization in this prestigious tournament.
Our players come from some of the top Elite AAA Youth Hockey organizations on the East Coast. CJR is focused on both fielding the best team possible to represent the region and on player development. The team has been practicing and training throughout the spring along with participating in some of the top pre-Brick tournaments.
The opportunity to play in the best youth hockey tournament in the world has both motivated and excited the players. The players are looking forward to participating in the Brick tournament and taking part in a once in a lifetime experience in Edmonton. The CT JR Rangers would like to thank the organizers, volunteers and sponsors for making the Brick experience one that our players will remember forever.
Best of luck to all the participants in the 2018 Brick tournament and LETS GO RANGERS! #LGR"
MANITOBA JUNIOR JETS
Team Manitoba went through an extensive selection and evaluation process starting in September, 2017 to pick our team, and have picked what we believe will be an outstanding representative of players and families for the Province of Manitoba. It is comprised of top 10 year-olds from Winnipeg, Oakbank, Ste. Anne, Carberry, Brandon, Dallas, Texas and Chicago, Illinois.
Team Manitoba will have played in five tournaments in Winnipeg and Toronto against 2007 and 2008 birth year competition in preparation for the Brick. We feel that the tournaments that we selected, the competition, the training and the preparation provided over the past eight months will give us the best chance for success at the Brick.
We would like to thank Bill Comrie, Craig Styles, Andy Wigston and the entire Brick Tournament Organizing Committee and volunteers for the countless hours they put into this once in a lifetime event! We also want to wish every team in the tournament good luck, and hope everyone has a safe and memorable tournament. Go Jets Go!!!!!!!
