MUNICH – Vermont first year defenseman and Edmonton Oilers third round draft pick Luca Münzenberger was announced Wednesday morning to the 25-player roster for the Germany National Junior Team. Münzenberger and his teammates will represent Germany at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship set for Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, from Dec. 26, 2021 – Jan. 5, 2022. 
 
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2022 World Junior Website
 
"Luca has had an excellent twelve months, starting last December as he suited up for his home country during the World Juniors and culminating in his being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers," said Head Coach Todd Woodcroft. "This will be his second World Junior tournament and it is expected that he will play a large on-ice role while also being considered a leader for Germany. The fans in Alberta will get a great look at Luca as he brings his ultra-competitive game to Red Deer and Edmonton.  Good luck from all his Catamount teammates."
 
Germany will compete in Group A of the tournament with Canada, Finland, Czech Republic, and Austria. The Germans will open the tournament on December 26 facing Finland and fellow UVM first year Joel Määttä at 12 p.m. (ET) The top-four teams in each group advance to the quarterfinals on Sunday, January 2. All games of the 2022 World Junior Championship will air live in the United States on the NHL Network.
 
Last year at the World Juniors Münzenberger played in five games, including 108 minutes of action for Germany who placed sixth overall. This season for the Catamounts Münzenberger has played in 15 games recording two assists.
 
Germany World Junior Schedule
December 26 vs. Finland 12 p.m.
December 27 vs. Czech Republic 5 p.m.
December 29 vs. Canada 5 p.m.
December 31 vs. Austria 12 p.m.
All times ET
 
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