The Eddie Mountain Division is sending two other players to the game, forward Jake Gudjonson from the Golden Rockets, and defenceman Derek Green from the Fernie Ghostriders.
Risdon ('00) has played in 23 games scoring one goal and one assist, while adding 80 penalty minutes.
Sterzer ('00) has scored eight goals and eight assists, including five power play goals, in 24 games this season.
"I'm pretty excited," Risdon said with a smile. "It's an honour being selected. It will be a great experience."
Sterzer shared the same setiment: "It's an amazing feeling. Very honoured."
Both feel that hard work and dedication earned them a spot in the lineup.
"Takes a lot of hardwork and dedication to your team," Sterzer said. "Got to work hard and go 100% each game."
"It takes a lot of hard work and dedication," Risdon added. "Proving yourself to the vets, the coach, that you are up there and are ready to play. You really need to sacrifice your body."
Both of them are looking to prove that they have what it takes to play at the next level.
"I want to prove that I am able to play at the level that they are scouting for," said Risdon. "Prove that in maybe a year or two that I am able to play that level."
"I just want to play my game for the scouts that are watching," Sterzer said. "Play as hard as I can. Hopefully they will see that I am a hard worker."
While head coach and general manager of the Kimberley Dynamiters, Derek Stuart, had this to say,
"Both very deserving. I think again Harrison Risdon was one of our best defencemen again tonight as he was last night. Risdon is getting better and better.
"Caige is developing into a real fine young man, that is taking pucks wide and is learning to play the game in this league and at this level against guys that are four years older than him. He is definitely deserving and has earned it."
The Top Junior Prospects game, a showcase of the 00's and 99's in the KIJHL, will be held in Kelowna on January 14th.
Congratulations to the Risdon and Sterzer.
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