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The BCHL has announced five additions to the rosters for All-Star Weekend. Coquitlam Express forward Jack Bakker, Prince George Spruce Kings defenceman Evan Bellamy and West Kelowna Warriors defenceman Axel Lofgren have been added to the Top Prospects Game rosters, while Surrey Eagles forward Sihwan Kim and Nanaimo Clippers forward Cole Lonsdale have been added to the All-Star Tournament roster.
Bakker will suit up for the Coastal Conference side at the Top Prospects Game. The 2007-born forward has five goals and one assist in 16 games this year, split between Coquitlam and the Langley Rivermen. He is replacing former Nanaimo Clipper Joel Plante on the roster.
Bellamy, who will also play for the Coastal Conference team, leads the Spruce Kings in points from the back end, totaling 14 in 26 games on two goals and 12 assists. He is replacing former Clippers defenceman Andrew Brown.
Lofgren will compete on the Interior Conference team. The Swedish defenceman has the most goals among all BCHL blueliners with nine and is tied for ninth in points with 19 in 26 contests, split between West Kelowna and the Powell River Kings. He is replacing former Vernon Viper Cooper Cleaves.
Kim is tied for seventh in BCHL scoring and leads the Eagles in points (33) and assists (25). He is replacing his teammate Brady Kudrick who is out with an injury.
Lonsdale is Nanaimo’s leading scorer this year with 29 points in 27 contests on 11 goals and a team-high 18 assists. He is replacing Plante as the Clippers representative.
The BCHL’s All-Star Weekend takes place Jan. 17 and 18 at Rogers Rink in Salmon Arm, B.C.
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