Meet the future Oilers ready to hit World Juniors ice in Edmonton
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Canadian forward Xavier Bourgault (22nd overall) and German defenceman Luca Munzenberger (90th overall) were the team’s first two picks in the 2021 entry draft.
Two members of the Edmonton Oilers most recent draft class are gearing up to represent their countries on a rink they hope to call home one day at the upcoming World Juniors.
Canadian forward Xavier Bourgault (22nd overall) and German defenceman Luca Munzenberger (90th overall) were the team’s first two picks in the 2021 entry draft.
The team’s fourth pick in that draft, Russian forward Matvei Petrov, was expected to be a part of his country’s World Juniors team as well after racking up 48 points in 28 games for the North Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League.
But, in a move that surprised many, the team elected to bring only its home-based players to Alberta, leaving out North American-based players.
With both Canada and Germany in Group A, Bourgault and Munzenber will face each other on Dec. 29 in Edmonton.
Here’s a closer look at the two Oilers prospects ahead of the World Juniors.
Bourgault brings speed and skill to the table as one of Team Canada’s top offensive talents.
