Q-Selects WSI 2005 Team

 

 

 

It's with great pride that the Q-Selects organization, playing under the East Coast Selects banner, unveil their 2005 born team that will be participating at the World Selects Invitational tournament in Philadelphia from May 2-6, 2020. We've been working extremely hard to put the best possible team together that we feel will be extremely competitive at this year's event. The WSI features 40 of the very best teams from not only Canada and the USA, but also Europe. There are no easy games at this tournament so the team we've put together needed to have a multitude of players that could play any style of hockey. Having had the experience of participating in last year's event with my 2004 son, I knew going to this year's event with a one dimentional team isn't a recipe for success. As a team, you need to be able to bond quickly, play a skilled game, but also be able to handle yourself physically because there is going to be some teams there ready to physically intimidate their opponents. We feel we've addressed all our needs and we are going there to hopefully be extremely competitive.

 

Without delaying any further, please see below for our teams roster!

 

 

 

 

 

#72 Nicolas Bittig
Birth Date: March 15, 2005
Height: 6'0'' / 182 cm
Weight: 150 lbs / 69 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Goaltender
Current Team: EHC Winterthur U15 Elite
Province/Nation: Switzerland

 

Nicolas is known for his aggressive goaltending style. He is mentally very strong, plays concentrated and
focused. He is a team player and likes to motivate his teammates. Nicolas is in great physical condition.
Nicolas has very strong skating skills and is known to be one of the fastest skating goaltenders of his age
group. Because of his strong focus, he has also mastered the technical aspect of the goalie position.

 

 

#2 Rudy Guimond
Birth Date: May 19, 2005
Height: 5'9" / 175 cm
Weight: 128 lbs / 58 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Goaltender
Current Team: Kuper Academy U16 Juvenile
Province/Nation: Quebec, Canada

 

Rudy was born and raised in Montreal and is fluent in French, English and German. Rudy participated in
the Brick Invitational tournament in 2015, where he was awarded 3rd star and 1st star in two of the
three games he was in nets. Rudy also participated in The Show in Minnesota the following year, in the
Triple Crown in Montreal, in the Peewee Quebec tournament in two consecutive years, and in the World
Selects tournament in Bolzano Italy in which he was nominated to represent North-America in the
All-Star Game.

Rudy is currently attending Kuper Academy in Montreal and playing for the school’s U16 hockey team
despite only being 14 years of age. Rudy loves hockey and being a goalie. His dream is to earn a full
scholarship at an American Prep School or University and to maybe even one day play in the NHL or the
European Hockey League.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599324/rudy-guimond

 

 

 

 

 

#24 Marc-Olivier Beaudry
Birth Date: July 6, 2005
Height: 5'11" / 180 cm
Weight: 157 lbs / 71 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Defenseman
Current Team: CCL Dynamiques BTAAA
Province/Nation: Quebec, Canada

 

Marc-Olivier is a defensively responsible defenseman that is mature beyond his young age. He's a fluid
skater which shows in his mobility and his ability to not get beat 1 on 1. He reads and anticipates the
play in front of him well, but he's known for his great first pass which turns defense into offense very
quickly. Marc-Olivier has a very simple character, serious about his studies in school and also about his
hockey training. His work ethic demands respect from his coaches and teammates as there's not many
that outwork him in practices or games.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599320/marc-olivier-beaudry

 

 

#29 Timo Buenzli
Birth Date: January 31, 2005
Height: 6'0'' / 184 cm
Weight: 165 lbs / 75 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Defenseman
Current Team: ZSC Lions U17 Elite
Province/Nation: Switzerland

Timo is a good skating defenseman with good skills and great hands. Opposing teams need to be aware
of his abilities to shoot the puck from the point as Timo has a good wrist and slapshot. Timo has a high
level of playing intelligence and hockey IQ that helps him move the puck to the forwards. Timo can also
play a strong physical game so opposing forwards need to always be aware of where he is on the ice.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/711933/timo-bunzli

 

 

#9 Harry Clements
Birth Date: January 29, 2005
Height: 5'11" / 180 cm
Weight: 172 lbs / 78 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Defenseman
Current Team: Eastern Express PEIBAAA
Province/Nation: PEI, Canada

Harry started playing hockey at age 4 and is now in his 11th year of player hockey. Harry played center until
his 2nd year Peewee, then moved to defense. Harry won the PEI Pownall AAA tournament in both Atom
and Peewee. He also was a silver medalist at the Atlantic Challenge Cup in Monton NB for the U14 &
U15. Harry was named top defenceman at the 2020 Halifax Ice Jam Bantam Major tournament.
Provincially, Harry has won silver in Novice, Atom, Peewee, and Bantam.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/580081/harry-clements

 

 

#6 Thomas-Jacques Lefebvre
Birth Date: May 8, 2005
Height: 5'8" / 173 cm
Weight: 135 lbs / 61 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Defenseman
Current Team: Laval Patriotes BTAAA
Province/Nation: Quebec, Canada

Thomas-Jacques plays with a good calm and control to his game. Very poised with the puck, good
decisions, protects the puck well and doesn’t cough it up or force plays that aren’t there. Very smooth
and simple, but can stretch a pass or find an open teammate at an above average level. Many scouts just
really like his calm demeanor and style of play.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/648093/thomas-jacques-lefebvre

 

 

#5 Étienne Morin
Birth Date: March 9, 2005
Height: 5'11" / 180 cm
Weight: 177 lbs / 81 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Defenseman
Current Team: CIHA White Midget AAA
Province/Nation: Quebec, Canada

It’s going to be Étienne’s third appearance at the WSI. He attended Bolzano’s and Chamonix’s
tournaments and was selected on the North American All Star team in both events. He was selected to
play with the 04’s in Philadelphia WSI last year but couldn’t attend because of some waiver rule
misunderstanding.

Étienne played in many big tournaments like the Brick in Edmonton, The Show in Minnesota, The Triple
Crown in Montreal and Chicago and also played in the famous Tournoi International de Hockey Peewee
in Quebec City. Known for his “crazy poise with the puck”, he is a good skater who likes to carry the puck and to join the
offense, but he always stays aware of his defensive responsibilities. He plays at his best when the game
gets physical.

Étienne is the only skater born in 2005 who plays upgraded Major Midget AAA in the Hockey Eastern
Ontario league this season. He is actually ranked 7th for goals and 15th for points among all 106
defensemen in the league despite also being the youngest.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599308/etienne-morin

 

 

#14 Blair Scott
Birth Date: April 14, 2005
Height: 6'0'' / 183 cm
Weight: 160 lbs / 73 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Defenseman
Current Team: Kitchener Jr. Rangers BTAAA
Province/Nation: Ontario, Canada

In 2015-16 Blair was overall top scorer on his MD team as a defenseman. He won the MD Championship
in Alliance. Blair played Single A in 2016-17. Blair has been playing AAA for three years. His first year in
Major Peewee he won the regular season and went to the Alliance Finals. He played in the Ontario
Winter games in Barrie in 2017-18 and went to the OHF Championships in Essex. With Minor Bantam
2018-19, he won the Kitchener Octoberfest Tournament. This year 2019-20, he won the Peterborough
Tournament and are now gearing up for a playoff run.

Blair is a solid Defenseman who skates well and can move the puck. He keeps his head up and reads the
ice well. Blair sticks up for his goalie and his teammates. Blair has good size and speed and is working on
improving his shot every day. Blair is a very coachable player and a team player.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/711670/blair-scott

 

 

#18 Jacob Silverman
Birth Date: January 27, 2005
Height: 5'9" / 175 cm
Weight: 140 lbs / 63 kg
Shoots: Right
Position: Defenseman
Current Team: Lakeshore BTAA
Province/Nation: Quebec, Canada

Jacob is a patient and smart 2-way defenseman that loves the physical part of the game.
His calmness and confidence on the ice and ability to read the play are great assets to his team. He is
best known for his offensive instincts, for winning puck battles along the boards, and for his puck
control. Jacob has impeccable timing at knowing how and when to take the body and can play the
physical game as well as anyone in his age group much like his twin brother Daniel who plays the
forward position. Forwards will quickly learn that they need to keep their heads up when coming up
against him. Although Jacob plays Bantam AA, many will make the mistake of taking his game lightly
which they will soon regret. Don’t be surprised if this tournament is Jacob’s coming out party!

 

 

 

 

 

#4 Nathan Baril
Birth Date: February 16, 2005
Height: 5'8" / 173 cm
Weight: 150 lbs / 68 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Forward
Current Team: Mortagne Noir & Or BTAAA
Province/Nation: Quebec, Canada

Nathan is a fast and fiery skating forward. His tenacity and work ethic almost equals his desire to
compete and win. Blessed with good vision and an excellent shot, Nathan can also share the puck with
his teammates, which makes him a sure shot threat in the offensive zone, for which his offensive
statistics from Peewee onward speak for them self. Nathan is a point producer as he led the Province in
scoring both of his years in Peewee and is continually on top of the scoring leaders in Bantam. In short,
no other 2005 born has accumulated more points than Nathan the past 4 years in Quebec!
Nathan is also a natural leader as he's continually part of his team’s leadership group, being named
captain in 2 out of the last 3 years.

 

Nathan was selected as an under aged player to the Quebec games
and has won a bronze medal twice at the Dodge Cup Provincials. At the Triple Crown in Chicago,
Nathan's team finished 4th overall and he finished as the tournaments 2nd leading scorer. Other notable
tournaments Nathan has won include the Montreal Meltdown (twice), as well as both the Toronto Top
Tier & King of the Rings.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/645907/nathan-baril

 

 

#7 Keanan Dewberry
Birth Date: May 8, 2005
Height: 5'8" / 173 cm
Weight: 154 lbs / 70 kg
Shoots: Right
Position: Forward
Current Team: Kuper Academy U16 Juvenile
Province/Nation: Quebec, Canada/USA

Keanan is a 2005 born playing with 2003's and 2004's (U16) for Kuper Academy in the LHIQ. In 2018, he

finished 4th in points and was the top scorer at the Eastern Exposure Tournament and was then invited to 

the Eastern Exposure All-Star Showcase in New England which featured some of the best elite 2005's in the

country. Keanan was a standout and was mentioned in the New England Hockey Journal. Keanan also 

played in the Elite Prospects Tournament in Ontario in 2019. 

 

This season, 2019/2020, his play on the ice has been nothing short of impressive. Playing against 2002's,

2003's, and 2004's, his speed and agility gives him the ability to control the game at a different level. Keanan 

is deceptively strong on his skates and is able to win the majority of battles he's involved in. His speed

allows him to get himself open to make solid passes and take good shots on net. Keanan might only be

5'8'' but he plays like he's 6'0''. Playing this year in front of many Prep School coaches has put Keanan

in high demand.

 

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/704241/keanan-dewberry

 

 

#87 Kimo Gruber
Birth Date: April 11, 2005
Height: 6'0" / 183 cm
Weight: 172 lbs / 78 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Forward
Current Team: Kloten Swiss U17 Elite
Province/Nation: Canada/Switzerland

Kimo is a passionate hockey player since his very first time on the ice. His hockey journey started at the
age of 2 1/2. Since then, he's been playing for EHC-Kloten youth teams. He's successfully supported farm
teams in other leagues, often earning the chance to be team captain of his teams including the U14
Swiss National team and the famous Peewee tournament in Québec City. Those 2 tournaments have
been the highlight in his very young career up to now despite playing in numerous tournaments in
Germany, Lettland and Italy.

Kimo's is known for his relaxed playing style, vision of the game, and his powerful shot. Kimo is also a
great team player and will stand up for his teammates no matter what.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/681821/kimo-gruber

 

 

#11 Justin Gull
Birth Date: January 2, 2005
Height: 5'7" / 171 cm
Weight: 134 lbs / 60 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Forward
Current Team: ZSC Lions U17 Elite
Province/Nation: Switzerland

Justin is an incredibly skilled 15 year old speedy forward who sees the ice very well. Justin currently plays up at the U17 level where he's
able to compete using his high level hockey IQ. Justin loves to be around the net in the offensive zone and work for his time and space. Justin isn't afraid to get his nose dirty especially when it comes to scoring goals and making great hockey plays. Justin is looking to have a great experiencewith the team.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/720738/justin-gull

 

 

#34 Valdemar William Hull
Birth Date: January 2, 2005
Height: 6'0" / 185 cm
Weight: 165 lbs / 75 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Forward
Current Team: Fribourg Gotteron Swiss U17 Elite
Province/Nation: Switzerland

Valdemar is fluent in English, French, and Danish. Valdemar is a good athlete who controls all aspects of
the game. His strengths include good vision of the game, a strong back checker, and a good passer.
His home club is Fribourg Gottéron in Switzerland where he played in the Championship in 2019/2020
for both the U15 Elite and the U17 Elite. Valdemar was selected to the U15 National team and
considered for U16 National team for the 2020/2021 season.

Valdemar participated in the famous Quebec City International Peewee Tournament in 2018.
Valdemar also participated in other International Tournaments in Russia, France and Switzerland.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/711932/valdemar-william-hull

 

 

#71 Alexander Michel
Birth Date: January 5, 2005
Height: 6'4'' / 193 cm
Weight: 185 lbs / 84 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Forward
Current Team: Timmins North Stars BTAA
Province/Nation: Ontario, Canada

Alex was born and raised in South Porcupine, Ontario. He began playing hockey at 3 years of age and
started playing rep hockey at the Novice level. At the Novice and Atom level he was fortunate to win
back to back regional championships in his age group. He was first eligible to play AAA in major peewee
and minor bantam. He was selected to play for The Six Hockey in the spring of 2019 which included
playing in the Triple Crown series in Nashville Tennessee. Alex has intimidating size, a great shot and
great vision on the ice to match his speed. His physical game and size are also very effective on the
fore-check and defensive side of the puck. He is very effective defensively and in penalty kill situations
in addition to his puck movement on the power play. Alex' leadership is also effective both on and off
the ice.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/645245/alex-michel

 

 

#27 Matis Ouellet
Birth Date: February 11, 2005
Height: 5'10" / 178 cm
Weight: 160 lbs / 73 kg
Shoots: Right
Position: Forward
Current Team: Rouyn-Noranda Citadelles BTAAA
Province/Nation: Quebec, Canada

Matis stands out with his speed and hockey vision that helps create time and space for his play making
abilities. Matis is a very hard worker that never gives up. Matis is a leader for his teammates and is
extremely demanding of himself.

Matis has always played up with the older players in both his first year Peewee and Bantam. His results
have lived up to his talent throughout his apprenticeship during his last 4 years in the LHEQ league of
Quebec.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/602030/matis-ouellet

 

 

#26 Daniel Silverman
Birth Date: January 27, 2005
Height: 5'9" / 175 cm
Weight: 135 lbs / 61 kg
Shoots: Left
Position: Forward
Current Team: Lakeshore BTAA
Province/Nation: Quebec, Canada

Daniel has a high level hockey IQ and is known for his work ethic and compete level. He is an unselfish
play maker who battles hard to set up his teammates. His strengths are his speed, fore-checking,
working the corners and great offensive instincts. Much like his twin brother Jacob who plays defense,
he is more than capable of playing the physical game with just about anyone in his age group. Look out
for Daniel to surprise many with his explosive speed, offensive poise with the puck, and scoring abilities.

 

 

#12 Cameron Squires
Birth Date: April 11, 2005
Height: 5'7" / 170 cm
Weight: 128 lbs / 58 kg
Shoots: Right
Position: Forward
Current Team: Charlottetown Bulk NBPEIMMHL
Province/Nation: PEI, Canada

Cam is a 15 year old centerman/right winger known for his high compete level and hockey vision. For
the 2nd consecutive year Cam has led the league in scoring proving that he is more than capable of
playing against older kids. Cam can be described as a great offensive playmaker that brings a high level
of intensity and compete to his team.

Elite Prospects Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/649026/cam-squires