The Winnipeg Jets prospects showed their wares last week as they defeated the San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers prospects in their opening two games against their new conference-mates in the Young Stars Classic in Penticton, Brithish Columbia; hosted by the Vancouver Canucks, 5-3 and 7-2 respectively. Hopefully, the outcome of the Oiler game will be repeated for many years to come. The young Jets lost their third and final game to the Canucks, 2-1. The Jets did not play the Calgary Flames who was also in the tournament.
Mark Scheifele and Jacob Trouba, the predetermined "stars" of the Jets roster going into Penticton, weren't the over-riding factor in their two victories over San Jose and Edmonton. Scott Kosmachuck made his stock rise with the Jets brass a bit, as he scored four goals in three games as well as Brenden Kichton and Mitch Theoret earning a goal and an assist a piece and Ryan Olsen got noticed by throwing his body around the ice. Eric Comrie showed poise and athleticism between the pipes in this years tournament and showed why he was selected in the third round. 2013 second-round selection Nicolas Petan showed exactly why he was chosen by the Jets at last June's entry draft. He speed, shot and hockey sense will be immeasurable in the near future. This year's first-round pick, Joshua Morrissey scored once as well as undrafted Austen Brassard who notched the only Jets goal against the host, Canucks. Free-agent signing Jussi Olkinuora also got a win in net against the Sharks. Lukas Sutter and Cody Sol rounded out the stand-outs at this year's tournament.
The future looks bright for the Winnipeg Jets.
