About the Tournament
The 12U World Selects Invitational is the youngest age group in the tournament series. It is typically a player's first experience facing elite-level international competition and the event has featured names such as Connor Bedard (2017), Shane Wright (2016) and Juraj Slafkovsky (2014) at the 12U age level.
Past Champions
| YEAR | CHAMPION |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Midwest Prime |
| 2023 | Slovakia Selects |
| 2022 | Czech Knights |
| 2021 | No Champion |
| 2020 | No Champion |
| 2019 | Pro Hockey |
| 2018 | CSKA Moscow |
| 2017 | Dynamo Moscow |
| 2016 | Pro Hockey |
| 2015 | Pro Hockey |
| 2014 | Dynamo Moscow |
| 2013 | Finland Selects |
| 2012 | Ak Bars |
| 2011 | CSKA Moscow |
WORLD SELECTS
HEADLINES
Slovakia Selects Victorious at ’11 WSI Elite
Duo of Tomaštík, Železný lead team to championship
Czechs Making a Statement at ’11 WSI Elite
Defending champions undefeated heading into playoff round
WSI Drops Puck in Italy for ’11 Elite
Czech Knights look to defend 2022 title
2023 Dates, Locations Announced
Participating teams and other important details included for next spring
Czechs Take 12U Championship
WSI returns to Europe after two-year hiatus; Six countries clash in Prague
All-Time Points Leaders
| POINTS | NAME | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Jack Devine | 2015 |
| 28 | Matthew Savoie | 2016 |
| 27 | Ivan Miroshnichenko | 2016 |
| 22 | Shane Wright | 2016 |
| 22 | Ryan Roobroeck | 2019 |
| 21 | Dylan Duke | 2015 |
| 21 | Zack Stringer | 2015 |
| 20 | Francesco Arcuri | 2015 |
| 19 | Ryan Humphrey | 2015 |
| 19 | Noah Serdachny | 2015 |
About Bolzano
Located in northern Italy, Bolzano is a city of mesmerizing charm, and an attractive destination for tourists and businesses alike. It is located in the beautiful valley of Val D'Adige, surrounded by mountains and vineyards. The city's Piazza Walther is home to elegant cafés with a festive atmosphere. Additionally, the Bolzano Cathedral dates back to the 1500s and is a major attraction as well.
