17 OHL Players Selected to Represent Canada at 2025 U17 World Challenge in Truro, Nova Scotia
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is pleased to announce that 17 OHL players have been chosen to represent Canada at the 2025 U17 World Challenge in Truro, Nova Scotia from November 2-8. The selection process was overseen by a team of scouts and management personnel, including head scout Byron Bonora, Program of Excellence general manager Alan Millar, and U17 lead Mike Johnston. Additional input was provided by various directors of operations and regional scouts.
The selected players and support staff for Canada Red and Canada White include a mix of forwards, defensemen, coaches, and support personnel from various OHL teams. The tournament will kick off with Canada Red facing Finland and Canada White taking on Sweden on November 2. The teams will play two preliminary-round games before the medal round, which will conclude on November 8 with the medal games. Pre-tournament games will also be held in Truro, Amherst, and Wolfville on October 31.
The medal games of the 2025 U17 World Challenge will be broadcast by TSN and RDS, the official broadcast partners of Hockey Canada. Fans interested in attending the event can purchase tickets, including full-event packages, weekend packages, family packages, and single-game tickets, on HockeyCanada.ca/Tickets. For more information on Hockey Canada and the U17 World Challenge, visit HockeyCanada.ca or follow along on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
In conclusion, the 2025 U17 World Challenge will showcase the talents of top under-17 players from five countries, including the 17 OHL players representing Canada. The tournament promises exciting matchups and competitive games, providing fans with an opportunity to witness the future stars of hockey in action.