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The Vancouver Canucks announced 19-year-old forward Bo Horvat will not be loaned to Team Canada for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship.

“Bo Horvat has proven he can contribute to the success of the Vancouver Canucks,” Canucks GM Jim Benning said. “He is a solid two-way player, strong in the faceoff circle and displays a maturity beyond his years. We’re very pleased with Bo’s play and look forward to watching him develop as an NHL player.”

Horvat has one goal and four assists while averaging just over ten minutes of ice time in 17 games with Vancouver this season.

The London, Ont., native played for Canada at last year’s world juniors, registering three points in seven games.

While Horvat will not be taking part in the World Juniors, Canucks prospect Jake Virtanen has impressed Team Canada staff. Virtanen acquitted himself well over the weekend as selection camp drew to a close, earning the nickname “Show Time.”

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The 2015 World Juniors will take place in Toronto and Montreal from Dec. 26-Jan. 5.

-with files from Canadian Press