Telegin named to Russian WJHC squad

Saginaw Spirit forward Ivan Telegin has been named to Team Russia’s roster for the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships taking place in Saskatchewan.

Telegin has tallied 18 goals and 13 assists in 32 games with the Spirit this season and will re-join the Spirit following the tournament.

The Ontario Hockey League is well represented in the tournament, with 20 of its players representing their countries on the international stage. Telegin is joined on the Team Russia roster by goalie Ramis Sadikov (Erie Otters) and forward Alexander Burmistrov (Barrie Colts).