His National Hockey League (NHL) team, the Seattle Kraken, has given him permission to be absent for the duration of the tournament, which will take place from December 26 to January 5 in Moncton and Halifax.
The first-round pick (4th overall) in the most recent draft played eight games this season in the NHL. She also scored her first goal Tuesday night against the Canadiens in a 4-2 loss. You also received an assist.
Called up by the Kraken before the game against CH, Wright made a brief detour to the American League, where he scored four goals in five games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
Los Angeles Kings defensive back Brandt Clarke and Arizona Coyotes forward Dylan Guenther also received special clearance.
Clarke, Guenther and Wright will join the 29 players who received invitations to participate in the selection camp for the Canadian team.
This competition is restricted to players aged 20 and under.
The roster will be led by head coach Dennis Williams, who will be supported by assistants Stéphane Julien, Brent Kisio and Alan Letang.
