Article content continued

“It’s going to be a good experience for me again,” said the 17-year-old Sergachev, who was on Russia’s team that lost in the quarter-finals at last year’s tournament. “I have experience in U18’s and I can be the old guy and not the rookie.”

Canada has not named its roster for the tournament, but Spitfires defenceman Logan Stanley, who is a first-round NHL Draft prospect this year along with Sergachev and Brown, is expected to get an invite. Windsor rookies Gabriel Vilardi and Mikey DiPietro could also be considered for that team.

Heading to pros

Several Spitfires had their exit meetings Saturday and quickly hit the road.

Forward Brendan Lemieux, who has already signed with the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, joined the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose on Sunday in time for practice.

Forward Christian Fischer, who has signed with the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, was heading out to join the AHL Springfield Falcons.

“They’ve got about eight games left in the season,” Fischer said.

Overager Connor Chatham, who is a New Jersey Devils draft choice, was headed to the AHL Albany Devils.

Dallas Stars draft pick Patrick Sanvido and Tampa Bay Lightning pick Cristiano DiGiacinto had not heard from their respective clubs.

Overager Mads Eller was looking into getting back in the East Coast Hockey League, but has been invited to camp for Denmark’s team for the World Hockey Championship, which is May 6-22 in Russia.

Rychel on lookout

Spitfires’ general manager Warren Rychel said he will try to add another second-round draft pick prior to Saturday’s Ontario Hockey League Draft. Teams can begin trading picks on Monday.

The Spitfires do not have a first-round pick. The club will forfeit the second of two first-round picks from sanctions imposed in 2012 for violating the league’s player benefit and recruitment rules policies.

“With no first-rounder this year, I’ll be in pursuit of another second-rounder,” said Rychel, who has the 22nd

pick overall. “I’d like to get in that top 40 (overall) and get two players to integrate, at whatever position they are, now and for the future.”

jpparker@postmedia.com

twitter.com/winstarparker