Three ex-Dogs named to Team Canada's Spengler Cup roster

Hockey Canada

Three former Saint John Sea Dogs will represent Canada at this year's Spengler Cup.

Forward Chris DiDomenico along with defensemen Nathan Beaulieu and Eric Gelinas were all named to Team Canada's roster for the annual event, which will take place Dec. 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland.

DiDomenico, who is playing with HC Fribourg-Gottéron in the Swiss National League this year, is no stranger to the Spengler Cup. The 34-year-old will be playing in his seventh Spengler. He's collected five goals and 10 assists in 22 career games at the event.

Beaulieu, who is playing with EHC Kloten of the National League, will be playing in his first Spengler Cup. The 31-year-old is playing overseas for the first time in his career.

Gelinas, who is with HC Ajoie of the National League, will also be playing in his first Spengler Cup. The 32-year-old has been playing overseas since the 2018-19 season.

Beaulieu and Gelinas were both part of Saint John's 2011 Memorial Cup championship team.

Canada's first game is on Boxing Day against Frolunda HC.

HC Davos, the host team, features former Sea Dogs forward Tomas Jurco — who was also part of that 2011 Saint John team.