The CHL USA Prospects Challenge transformed major junior hockey's mid-season NHL draft showcase, and this year's edition will feature some more thrilling talents.
When the CHL changed the format from a glorified All-Star Game to a competitive two-game series against the USA Hockey National Team Development Program last year, the inaugural event was a great success in all regards. Team CHL won 6-1 and 3-2 in 2024.
This year, the event is moving from Ontario to out west, with Calgary and Lethbridge, Alta., hosting the games on Nov. 25 and 26. Coach Willie Desjardins (Medicine Hat, WHL) will be joined by Jay McKee, (Brantford Bulldogs, OHL) and Sylvain Favreau (Drummondville Voltigeurs, QMJHL) as assistant coaches for the event.
Predicting CHL's Roster Of NHL Draft-Eligible Talent For CHL USA Prospects Challenge
These 22 NHL-draft eligible prospects could represent Team CHL as it looks to follow up on last year's commanding wins over the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.
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