Not only will the Saskatoon Blades be saying good-bye to head coach Mitch Love on Sunday because of the upcoming World Junior Championship, but also to rookie defenceman Radek Kucerik.

Just over two weeks shy of his 18th birthday, Kucerik learned Thursday that he has been invited to the final selection camp for the Czech Republic team that will be the hosts for the 10-nation event starting on Boxing Day. Kucerik has two goals amongst six points in 23 games with the Bridge City Bunch. He will suit up with the Blue and Gold Saturday at SaskTel Centre against Kelowna before departing.