James Boyd had a lot more runway this time.
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The on-ice process will be led by head coach Dennis Williams — bench boss of the Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips and an assistant on Canada’s gold-medal winning staff from the summer. Another name up front is University of Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli, who would be in the conversation as a potential No. 1 selection if not for Bedard.The Los Angeles Kings announced Wednesday they’re loaning defenceman Brandt Clarke to Hockey Canada before the under-20 men’s national team landed an even bigger fish — Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright.
“If the Kraken call and Shane’s available, we’re jumping for joy,” Boyd said before Thursday’s official announcement. “We want to make sure we keep that focus on how we do things both on and off the ice,” Williams said. “We want to minimize any distractions — whether it’s through the pressure or anything on the outside. Our guys are coming in excited, our guys are coming in determined. They know the expectations.Article content
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