Cherry, Orr to serve as prospects game coaches

Saturday, 12.13.2008 / 6:04 PM The Canadian Press

TORONTO - Bobby Orr and Don Cherry will once again serve as coaches for the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, the Canadian Hockey League announced Saturday.

The Jan. 14 contest in Oshawa, Ont., showcases 40 of major junior hockey's top prospects eligible for the 2009 NHL draft. The players will also take part in a skills competition a day earlier.

Orr and Cherry will work on opposing benches for the 10th time in the game's 14-year history.

Orr's teams have a 6-3 edge.

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