Union recruit named to CJHL prospects game

by Ryan Fay

Union men's hockey recruit Josh Kosack has been selected to the 2016 Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects Game, slated for Jan. 26 at South Surrey Arena in Surrey, B.C.

Kosack
(photo credit: OJHL Images)

The contest showcases 40 of the top NHL prospects across the 10-league CJHL as identified by NHL Central Scouting. The players are split into two teams, Team East and Team West. Kosack will skate with Team East.

Kosack is in the midst of standout season for the OJHL's Oakville Blades, his hometown team. The forward ranks eighth in the circuit in scoring with 24 goals and 20 assists in 32 games.

Kosack's play previously earned him a spot on the OJHL Oates team in November's Eastern Canada Cup All-Star Challenge, where he had two goals in four games. In December, he competed for Canada East in the World Junior 'A' Challenge, collecting a goal and three assists in five contests.

The 18-year-old is committed to Union for the 2017-18 season.

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