Zack Stringer (Photo courtesy Lethbridge Hurricanes at lethbridgehurricanes.com)

By Justin Goulet

Hurricanes’ Zack Stringer among 46 players recognized for camp selection by Hockey Canada

Jun 12, 2020 | 11:22 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Zack Stringer of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is one of 46 players recognized for their invitation to take part in Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp.

The 17-year-old forward is one of 12 Western Hockey League (WHL) players that received an invite to the camp. Born in Lethbridge, Stringer was originally drafted by the Hurricanes eight overall in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft.

In his rookie campaign with the club, he led the Hurricanes’ rookies in scoring, totalling 34 points (11 goals, 23 assists) along with a plus-13 rating and 22 penalty minutes, while being named the team’s Rookie of the Year.

In 56 regular season games with the Hurricanes, he’s tallied 38 points (12 goals, 26 assists), with a plus-14 rating and 24 penalty minutes. He’s suited up in six post-season games (2019) where he totalled three points (one goal, two assists) and two penalty minutes.

The 46 players were set to compete for spots to represent Canada at the 2020 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which was set to take place in Edmonton and Red Deer from August 3 to 8, before being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In a WHL release, Hockey Canada’s senior vice-president of national teams Scott Salmond said, “It is important for Hockey Canada to recognize the work the players and coaching staff already put in to prepare for the summer and a chance to compete for gold on home ice.”

“It was a difficult decision to cancel the tournament, as it provides the opportunity to showcase the top under-18 players in best-on-best international showcase. We want to recognize the 46 players and our three coaches for the tremendous accomplishment, and we look forward to watching all players continue to develop as they look ahead to next season and a chance to compete at the IIHF U18 World Championship.”