Vancouver BC – Vancouver Giants forward Evander Kane has been named to the Canada U-18 team for the upcoming Ivan Hlinka U-18 World Championships. This tourney will be held in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with Team Canada playing their preliminary round games in Piestany, Slovakia. Canada’s first action in this tourney will be on August 12th as they will open against Team Switzerland.

Kane, a Vancouver BC resident, will wear jersey #28 for Canada. Last season, Kane scored 24 goals and added 17 assists for 41 points in 65 games for the Giants. The Giants web site will follow Evander Kane’s progress throughout this tourney. As well, you can visit the Hockey Canada web site to get in depth Team Canada information.