Carter Bear will participate in the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge as part of Team Canada.

London, Ontario - Carter Bear of the Everett Silvertips has been elevated to an A ranking by the NHL's central scouting and is participating in the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge starting Tuesday night in London, Ontario. A total of 55 Western Hockey League players have been listed on the NHL's preliminary players to watch for the 2025 NHL Draft.

The Canadian Hockey League and the U.S National Team Development Program U18 teams will face off in a high-stakes showdown fueled by the fierce Canada-USA rivalry, as top draft prospects battle before NHL scouts and thousands of fans. Speaking to the media after the first practice Monday afternoon, Bear had a modest response to what it felt like to be representing Team Canada.

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The 6'0, 177 LB center from West St. Paul, MB has been invited to play on the CHL's roster along with 10 other WHL players including Pacific Northwest rival Braeden Cootes of the Seattle Thunderbirds. 

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Drafted in the 6th round (#132) of the 2021 WHL draft by Everett, Bear has had an impressive three seasons with the Silvertips netting a total of 46 goals. Bear's performance for the first half of 2024-2025 has been nothing short of electric, scoring two hat tricks and earning a total 41 points (20 goals,21 assists). He scored his 100th WHL career goal on November 23rd in Kamloops with an empty netter, helping his team defeat the Blazers 5-2.

Everett's Director of Broadcasting and the voice of the Silvertips, Casey Bryant, has had the pleasure of watching Bear develop as a player over the years, narrating Bear's most memorable moments at Angel of the Winds Arena to the lucky ears of listeners every home and away game. 

Caroline Anne: "Which one of Bear's skills stands out to you? Or is there a particular moment or performance this season that perhaps stood out more than any other?

Casey Bryant: “Carter has a pro’s tenacity on the puck. He started his WHL career with PK and checking minutes, and has blossomed into a much larger role because of his effectiveness in all three zones. His skill level has grown so much to where he’s a bona fide goal-scorer for any level. He approaches every shift with a dogged mentality, and it’s made him into one of the best two-way players in the league.”

CHL USA Prospects Challenge Schedule:

Game 1: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Canada Life Place, London, Ont., 7 p.m. ET Game 2: Wednesday, Nov. 27 at Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa, Ont., 7 p.m ET. 

Where to Watch:

TSN / NHL Network / CHL T.V

Read more about Carter Bear and the CHL USA Prospects Challenge on our main page. 

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