Merritt Centennials rookie defenseman, Liam Davidson, has been selected to join the Norwegian Hockey Federation U18 National Team.
On Wednesday, March 23, Davidson got word that he was selected to represent his home country of Norway.
“I’ve always dreamed of wearing that jersey, (Norway)” said Davidson. “Getting that email on Wednesday was a pretty big surprise for me.”
The U18 national team is set to compete in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Division1 World Hockey Championships.
Davidson is set to attend training camp on April 4, before heading into the tournament set to take place in Slovakia from April 11 to 17.
“I think I just have to go there and play my game,” Davidson explained. “I’m going to stick to what I do, go out there and have fun.”
Davidson grew up in Trondheim, Norway before moving to Penticton, BC in 2017 at the age of 14.
The young defenseman would play three years for the Okanagan Hockey Academy and would eventually be called up to play in the BCHL for the Merritt Centennials.
“I thought it was great,” Davidson recalling his first year with the Cents. “I was lucky to have great mentors like Tristan Allen just helping me throughout the year.”
Davidson is set to leave for Norway on Thursday, the 31st.
