World Jr's a dream come true for LaSalle's Gibson

Canada's World Junior team, which includes LaSalle's Andrew Gibson, is in Petawawa holiding a training camp before playing some pre-tournament games. The team was unveiled Friday.

Andrew Gibson at the WFCU Centre against the Windsor Spitfires

"I feel so happy and honoured to be able to wear that jersey at Christmas time." Gibson told Powerplay Sports. "I have dreamt about playing in this tournament ever since I was a kid and to be able to say that I am on the team is crazy."

The 6'4 Soo Greyhounds defenceman has made an impression with his mustache at camp. https://www.tsn.ca/hockey-canada/video/gibson-impresses-team-canada-with-moustache-old-school-game~3047613

The tournament gets underway December 26th in Ottawa. Gibson was a second round pick of the Detroit Red Wings in 2023 before being traded to the Nashville Predators at the end of June.

The 19-year old has four goals and three assists in 26 game in the Soo this season and looks forward to the opening game of the tournament when Canada lines up against Finland at the Canadian tire Centre on the 26th at .

"It hasn't fully set in yet but once Boxing Day comes I will be ecstatic."

Canada finished 5th last year. The U.S. return as defending champs.