For the ninth time since the Winnipeg Jets rejoined the National Hockey League, the organization will be sending a team of top prospects along with selected members of the Manitoba Moose and free agent invitees to Penticton for the Young Stars Classic Tournament.
The host Vancouver Canucks, along with the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames will also be represented in the four team competition which begins Friday at the South Okanagan Events Centre with the Jets rookies squaring off against the Flames in a 6 p.m. CT start.
Winnipeg’s tournament roster will include 16 healthy forwards, 7 defencemen and 2 goalies. 2021 first-round draft pick Chaz Lucius will travel with the team, but skated in a non-contact jersey during Wednesday’s practice at the Hockey For All Centre.
“He hasn’t had a chance to get in any contact over the summer so it’s just being very careful and very sure of him coming back at the right time. We’re …