Peterborough's Porter Martone Selected for Team Canada's 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship Roster

Peterborough’s Porter Martone has been selected to Team Canada's 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship Roster, competing in Basel and Ajoie, Switzerland, announced on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Shaver of OHL Images.

He is joined by former Peterborough Pete Nick Lardis, who was shipped to the Hamilton Bulldogs on Jan. 7, a few days prior to the trade deadline.

Martone had six goals and seven assists in 29 games with the Sarnia Sting before being traded to the Mississauga Steelheads, also on Jan. 7. The Peterborough-born forward saw an increase in numbers after the move, with 13 goals and nine assists in 32 games.

He was a member of the Peterborough Petes U15 AAA team, scoring six goals and 15 assists in 36 games.

Team Canada’s rosted announced on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada.

The following is Team Canada’s schedule:

  • Canada vs. Sweden - April 20

  • Canada vs. Germany - April 21

  • Slovakia vs. Canada - April 23

  • Czech Republic vs. Canada - April 25

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