Vancouver, BC – The 2015 Young Stars Classic in Penticton, BC, beginning Friday, September 11 will feature a number of notable prospects of the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. Over the past four Young Star Classics, over 80 players have gone on to play NHL games. Complete rosters will be released at a later date. A limited number of Tournament ticket packages go on sale on July 10 at 10:00 AM.
The Vancouver Canucks roster will include four players selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft since 2012: Jake Virtanen (6th overall in 2014), Jared McCann (24th overall in 2014), Hunter Shinkaruk (24th overall in 2013), and Brendan Gaunce (26th overall in 2012).