18 OHLers Named To Canadian U17 World Challenge Rosters

The U17 World Challenge is often the first major in-season youth hockey tournament on the calendar, and the 2026 edition of the event rapidly approaching.

With that, Canada has announced its rosters for both teams that will represent the country at the tournament in Oakville, Ont., at the start of November.

Between Canada Red and Canada White, there will be 18 OHL-drafted players, including some that are playing at the OJHL level at this current moment.

High OHL draft pick and Sudbury Wolves star Tanner Adams will be a headliner for Canada at the U17 World Challenge. (Photo: Terry Wilson/OHL Images)

Here's the full list of Canadian OHLers who will represent their country at this event.

F: Colin Kennedy (Erie Otters)F: Andrew Laurin (Ottawa 67's)F: Jace Voortman (Owen Sound Attack)F: Kane Cloutier (Oshawa Generals)D: Ryan Beaulieu (London Knights)D: Declan McNally (Barrie Colts)D: Jaden Licastro (Soo Greyhounds)D: Adrian Sgro (Sarnia Sting)

F: Tanner Adams (Sudbury Wolves)F: Cole Guizzetti (Flint Firebirds)F: Drew Bate (Saginaw Spirit)F: Kyler Lauder (Saginaw Spirit)F: Landon Roulston (Peterborough Petes)F: Kash Kwajah (Sudbury Wolves)D: Gavin Godick (Kingston Frontenacs)D: Lucas Matheson (Barrie Colts)D: Maxwell Fransen (Owen Sound Attack)G: Owen Loftus (North Bay Battalion)

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