Pue and Schultz react to being named to Team Canada for U17 World Challenge

WATCH: As Jacob Carr tells us, Maddox Shultz and Liam Pue will be representing Canada at the World U17s in Nova Scotia in November.

It’s a good thing that both Regina Pat forwards Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue love the game of hockey.

In early November, they will have to put their shared time with the Regina Pats and Regina Pat Canadians on hold, as the duo will don their third different uniform this season.

Both have been named to Team Canada White for the upcoming U17 World Challenge.

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“Obviously when you get the chance to represent your country it feels really good. I really look forward to going to Truro and hopefully winning a gold medal,” Schultz said.

“You dream of playing and having the leaf on your crest, so it’s pretty special to be able to wear the Canada jersey,” Pue said.

For the young twosome, both the WHL and U18AAA seasons are in full swing.

While the Pats have yet to hit their stride with a 1-5-1 record, the Pat Canadians have started hot with a mark of 5-1.

Finding the right number of games and rest between the two clubs is a balancing act.

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“If we’re tired and need days off after a three-day weekend or two-day weekend, whatever it is, then we have to take a day off. So, we’re kind of just taking it week by week, month by month, see how we’re feeling,” Pue said.

Boston Tait, who is currently playing for the Wenatchee Wild, and Chase Surkan, who is with the Brandon Wheat Kings, are two former Pat Canadians.

Schultz is looking forward to reuniting with a few of his old teammates.

“Had a pretty good team last year that won a national championship which is really nice, but I think our team last year was really bonded so I got really tight with those two and it’s going to be fun to play against them,” he said.

Schultz and Pue’s first action with Team Canada White will be Nov. 2, as they take on Team Sweden in Truro, Nova Scotia.