6 WHLers Capture Bronze At The 2026 U17 World Challenge
Nov 7, 2026 11:19 PM

Canada Red defeated Canada White in the Bronze Medal Game.

Six WHL players have captured Bronze at the 2026 U17 World Challenge. The Bronze Medal Game featured both Canadian squads at the tournament, as Canada Red defeated Canada White 8-4. A Canadian team has won a medal at every U17 World Challenge since 2019, but this is the first time since 2022 that Canada did not capture Gold. 

Canada Red was led by captain and Regina Pats forward Liam Pue. The 16-year-old had three points on Saturday and finished the tournament with 10 points in five games. As for Team White, they were led by captain and Pats forward Maddox Schultz, who finished the tournament with 16 points in five games. 

Team Red WHLers:

  • Mateo Ferreira- Kamloops Blazers (3 points in 5 games)
  • Thor Liffiton- Penticton Vees (0 points in 5 games)
  • Reid Nicol- Everett Silvertips (5 points in 5 games)
  • Ben Oliverio- Tri-City Americans (1 point in 5 games)
  • Brady Ondrus- Kamloops Blazers (1 point in 5 game)
  • Liam Pue- Regina Pats (10 points in 5 games)

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Team Red Coaching Staff:

  • Dan DaSilva- Saskatoon Blades
  • Ryan Aasman- Lethbridge Hurricanes
  • Brad Moran- Calgary Hitmen
Liam Pue of the Regina Pats (Photo Credit: Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pat/WHL)Liam Pue of the Regina Pats (Photo Credit: Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pat/WHL)

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