Canucks Development Camp: Aiden Celebrini using 2023 sixth-round draft selection as incentive
Captain and leader wants to be like Brayden Point. That would be something. A battler and grinder with sneaky scoring skills. Was also captain of Canada's Under-18 team at worlds. Future culture carrier.
Wilson Bjorck, C, Djurgardens Jr. (Swe-J20), 6-foot, 165 lbs., GP: 43, G: 28, A: 39, PTS: 67, 2025 draft, 143rd overall.
Strong family hockey lineage. Brother Viggo is a big 2026 draft prospect. Wilson is labelled a 'project' heading to Colorado College.
Riley Patterson, C, Barrie Colts (OHL), 6-foot, 194 lbs., GP: 64, G: 25, A: 34, PTS: 59, 2024 draft, 125th overall.
Two solid seasons depict a solid game without the 'wow' factor, but excels in 200-foot game that coaches really crave.
Anthony Romani, RW, Barrie Colts (OHL), 6-foot-1, 190 lbs., GP: 29, G: 19, A: 11, PTS: 30, 2024 draft, 162nd overall.
Lit it up in OHL post-season with 24 points (12-12) in 16 games and is jumping to the NCAA with the Michigan State Spartans.
OVERTIME — UBC group camp session Monday at 1:30 p.m. On Tuesday, group session at 10 a.m. and small-area games at 11:10. On Thursday, group session at 10 a.m. and intrasquad game at 11:15 a.m.
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