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Vancouver Canucks Prospects Showdown highlights Pettersson, Gaudette

By David Joun

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Elias Pettersson poses for photos after being selected fifth overall by the Vancouver Canucks during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Elias Pettersson poses for photos after being selected fifth overall by the Vancouver Canucks during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Highlights as Team White defeats Team Blue (5-3)

Team Blue actually managed to outshoot Team White 30-29 despite the apparent lack of star power. Notably, Elias Pettersson and Adam Gaudette each led with two goals for their respective teams.

Michael Carcone (AHL Utica Comets) scored the other goal for Team Blue. For Team White, Zack MacEwen (AHL Utica Comets) and Jalen Chatfield (OHL Windsor Spitfires) scored while invite Aaron Irving added one via a penalty shot.

Before further analysing the game, here are some other game notes:

  • Canucks prospect William Lockwood (NCAA, U of Michigan) did not play after undergoing shoulder surgery in April. Now, he is recovering well after participating in the other events of the development camp.
  • Interestingly, the game was the single most attended summer event in Canucks history. That speaks volumes about how excited the fan base is for the future.
  • Sadly, Brock Boeser did not play exciting hockey. He is conserving energy for the main camp, it seems. If his lack of on-ice compete was due to his wrist and a lingering injury, though, that would be a cause for concern.

Here are eight thoughts after watching these Canucks prospects play in front of their fans at Rogers Arena.

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