5 WHLers Selected To Play For Team CHL At The 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Five WHLers have been selected to play for Team CHL at the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge. The annual prospects showcase is scheduled for December 1 in Chicoutimi and December 2 in Québec City. In total, 22 players from across the CHL will compete against the U.S. National Team Development Program in a two-game tournament. 

Of the five players, three had already been selected to Team CHL. They were Prince Albert Raiders defender Brock Cripps, Seattle Thunderbirds forward Brock England and Edmonton Oil Kings forward Kayden Stroeder. The two additions were Victoria Royals defender Odin Vauhkonen and Raiders forward Ben Harvey.

WHLers have had a strong showing at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge. Last year's CHL squad featured Mathis Preston, Daxon Rudolph, Giorgos Pantelas, Ryan Lin, Carson Carels, Chase Harrington, Liam Ruck, J.P. Hurlbert and Harrison Boettiger. Other notable players from the past include Joshua Ravensbergen, Blake Fiddler, Braeden Cootes, Carter Bear, Benjamin Kindel, Cole Reschny, Cameron Schmidt, Reese Hamilton, Lynden Lakovic and Jackson Smith. 

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