Vegas Jr. Golden Knights Pee-Wee AA Team to Compete in Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament
Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee has announced that the Vegas Jr. Golden Knights Pee-Wee AA team will participate in the prestigious Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament from February 13-24, 2019 in Quebec, Canada. This will mark the first time a Vegas Jr. Golden Knights club will travel to and play in the tournament.
The Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament is widely considered the preeminent competition for 11-12 year olds in the world. After almost 50 years of existence, more than 1200 NHL players have participated in the annual tournament, including current Golden Knights Marc-Andre Fleury, William Carrier, Paul Stastny, Jonathan Marchessault, Max Lagace, Ryan Reaves, Alex Tuch, Jon Merrill and Max Pacioretty. In addition, hockey legends Guy Lafleur, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Mario Lemieux, Patrick Roy and Brad Park, as well as current NHL stars such as Patrice Bergeron, Connor McDavid, Johnny Gaudreau, Auston Matthews, Torey Krug, Steven Stamkos, and Anze Kopitar have also competed.
“We are proud to represent the Vegas Golden Knights – and all of Las Vegas youth hockey – in the Quebec International Pee-Wee tournament,” said Vegas Golden Knights Director of Hockey Operations Misha Donskov. “The Quebec International Pee-Wee tournament is world class – there is not another youth hockey competition around like it. The number of NHL players who have played in the tournament is impressive and we hope to one day see Jr. Golden Knights names listed alongside these current and former NHL stars. We are grateful for Cirque du Soleil’s support in helping make this trip possible.”
Thanks to the partnership with Cirque du Soleil, the club’s travel and tournament expenses will be significantly reduced.
“As a company founded in Quebec, Canada and now thriving in Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil finds it rewarding to come full circle and support our Vegas Jr. Golden Knights Pee-Wee AA team as they compete in our homeland,” said Lou D’Angeli, VP of Marketing and PR for Cirque du Soleil. “Having been a member in the Las Vegas community for more than 25 years, we take great pride fostering the talent in our youth.”
For more information on the tournament, visit https://www.tournoipee-wee.qc.ca/en/index.html
VEGAS JR. GOLDEN KNIGHTS PEE-WEE AA ROSTER
#15 Trevor Abele
#8 Kaden Mulcahy
#5 Connor Beers
#69 Daniel Maddison
#27 Carson Craig
#12 Finn McNabb
#19 Caden Ross
#16 Casey Berninger
#22 Colin Spencer
#9 Jack Lackas
#92 Chayse Laurie
#71 Tyler Atchison
#77 Chase Nehring
#4 Jessie Brewer
#32 Logan Perez
#29 Austin Neill
Head Coach: Kevin Mulcahy
Assistant Coach: Beau Lackas
Manager: Kevin Atchison