"Hockey Canada announced Friday that Misa would miss the start of the National Junior Team's camp and that his status was evaluated day-to-day, adding that the 18-year-old was expected to join the team at some point during training camp, which runs until Dec. 22. Canada's first game at the World Junior Championship, which is being held in Minnesota, is Dec. 26."
"Friday morning, Misa was on the ice with Joe Thornton at the Sharks' practice facility, going through a variety of drills with the newly enshrined Hockey Hall of Famer, who now works as one of the organization's development coaches. Misa, 18, began a conditioning assignment with the San Jose Barracuda last week and played two games with the Sharks' AHL affiliate on Dec. 5 and 6 against the Tucson Roadrunners, collecting one assist."
"the Sharks just kept (Misa) back for a couple of days for his (conditioning loan). He'll be fine."
Michael Misa will miss the start of Canada's National Junior Team training camp while his status is evaluated day-to-day, and he is expected to join camp before it concludes Dec. 22. The Sharks held him back briefly for a conditioning assignment following a right ankle injury sustained Nov. 5. He began a conditioning stint with the San Jose Barracuda, playing two AHL games Dec. 5 and 6 and recording one assist. Misa skated with Joe Thornton at the Sharks' facility and has one goal and two assists in seven NHL games this season. He was drafted second overall after leading the CHL with 134 points last season.
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