The Cape Breton Eagles goaltender Lucas Beckman, left, will be one of four goaltenders invited to the World Junior Summer Showcase for Team Canada in Windsor, Ont., this week. CONTRIBUTED/BRUNO GIRARD Bruno GirardArticle contentA Cape Breton Eagles player will look to make a good first impression with Hockey Canada staff this week in Windsor, Ont.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentGoaltender Lucas Beckman will be one of 32 players participating in the World Junior Summer Showcase, which began last Sunday at WFCU Centre.Article contentArticle contentThe players will take part in practices, scrimmages and a trio of exhibition games against teams from Finland, Sweden and the United States in preparation for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta.Article contentArticle contentBeckman, who was acquired by Cape Breton last month, will be one of four goaltenders at the event including Jack Ivankovic of the University of Michigan (NCAA), William Lacelle of the University of Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA) and Samuel Meloche of the Saint John Sea Dogs.Article contentIvankovic was part of the Canadian national junior team last year.Article contentA Montreal product, Beckman appeared in 38 games between the Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Chicoutimi Saguenéens last season, posting a 17-15-1-2 record along with a 2.60 goals-against-average and a .917 save percentage.Article contentAn Ottawa Senators fourth-round pick in 2025, Beckman backstopped the Saguenéens to Gilles-Courteau Trophy championship last May, posting a 16-4-0-0 record along with a 1.98 goals-against-average and a .918 save percentage in 20 playoff games.Article contentOther notable players attending the camp include returning players from last year’s team Keaton Verhoeff, Carson Carels, Braeden Cootes, Caleb Desnoyers, Cameron Reid, Brady Martin and Cole Reschny.Article contentAlong with Beckman, Meloche and Desnoyers, other players from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League invited to camp include Alex Huang (Chicoutimi), Xavier Villeneuve (Blainville-Boisbriand), Charlie Morrison (Quebec) and Philippe Veilleux (Val-d’Or).Article contentCanada will open the showcase on Wednesday against Sweden before battling Finland on Thursday, both games starting at 8 p.m. The club will also play the United States on Saturday at 5 p.m. All games are Atlantic time.Article content
Cape Breton Eagles Lucas Beckman invited to World Junior Summer Showcase
