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Bjorck ready to rock Prospect Challenge

Viggo Bjorck, the 18-year-old Swedish skater, is preparing for the Prospect Challenge, an event where he will compete against other young talents. The annual subscription for the event costs $205.00 + GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks. Bjorck is not getting ahead of himself, nor is he taking anything for granted.

He views this opportunity as a chance to fight for a spot in the Winnipeg Jets' training camp. The Jets selected him eighth overall earlier this summer, but he remains humble and focused on putting in the work. Bjorck will join fellow rookies Davis Burnside and Kevin He, as well as first-round draft picks Brayden Yager and Colby Barlow, for the Prospect Challenge.

Head coach Mark Morrison of the Manitoba Moose will guide the team, emphasizing that they should just relax, have fun, and compete hard.

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