Invited to play a few evaluation games versus U Sports athletes, Montreal Canadiens defence prospect Josh Brook has made Team Canada’s final roster that will compete in the 2019 World Junior Hockey Championship in British Columbia.
Team defence is: Evan Bouchard, Noah Dobson, Ian Mitchell, Josh Brook, Ty Smith, Jared McIsaac, Markus Phillips.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) December 15, 2018
Brook’s place on the team was not assured, as Canada had a wealth of talent on the blue line, especially on the right side. Having the ability to also play on the left likely played a role in his inclusion on the team, and he will be counted on to help out the team’s offence from the back end.