Eighteen current and former WHLers have been named to Canada's 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase roster. The annual event is an opportunity for Canada's staff to scout players for the upcoming 2026 World Juniors in December. Canada will play four games over the week-long event, facing off against Finland, Sweden, and the USA while also participating in an intersquad game. 

Current And Former WHL Players On Canada's Roster:

Goaltenders:

Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades
Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars

Defensemen:

Harrison Brunicke, Kamloops Blazers 
Charlie Elick, Tri-City Americans 
Tarin Smith, Everett Silvertips 

Forwards:

Berkly Catton, Spokane Chiefs 
Braeden Cootes, Seattle Thunderbirds
Ollie Josephson, Red Deer Rebels 
Ben Kindel, Calgary Hitmen 
Cayden Lindstrom, Medicine Hat Tigers 
Gavin McKenna Medicine Hat Tigers 
Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars
Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals
Ryder Ritchie, Medicine Hat Tigers 
Carson Wetsch, Kelowna Rockets 

Invited, But Unable To Participate Due To Injury:

Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips 
Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets 
Roger McQueen, Brandon Wheat Kings

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