Four goaltenders, twelve defencemen, and nineteen forwards are all vying for a spot on the main club ahead of major U16 tournament.
Thirty-five players have been selected to compete for a spot on the upcoming WHL Cup team, and with 17 different teams sending at least one representative, there is no shortage of WHL prospect talent.
Calgary Hitmen: F Adam Halat, D Kale McCann
Edmonton Oil Kings: F Jensen Marsh
Everett Silvertips: D Jaxon Pisani, F Damen Vandenberg, F Mirco Dufour
Kamloops Blazers: G Braxton Gibson, D Joaquin Geras
Kelowna Rockets: D Owen Hayden, F Nathan Cole, F William Matte
Lethbridge Hurricanes: G Leif Oaten, D Colt Carter, D Reid Soper, F Cohen Pentney
Medicine Hat Tigers: F Luke Ruptash, D Kayne Wright
Prince Albert Raiders: F Kyle Obobaifo, F Ben Harvey
Portland Winterhawks: F Jordin St. Louis
Regina Pats: G Drake Mooney
Saskatoon Blades: F Jaggar John
Seattle Thunderbirds: F Brock England, F Matthew Hilderman
Spokane Chiefs: F Ossie McIntyre, D Harry Mattern
Tri-City Americans: D Aden Bouchard, F Seth Garofalo, F Crew Martinson
Undrafted: D Kyler Sorochak
Vancouver Giants: F Landon Horiachka
Victoria Royals: G Seth Badry, D Lucas Graham
Wenatchee Wild: D Daniel Vaillant, F Devin Pelletier
“There are a lot of talented players in this age group. We saw it at Alberta Cup, and we saw it at summer camp,” said Head Coach Derrick Martin in a press release. “We’re constructing a team that can compete at an elite level in short-term competition. The decisions don’t get easier and now it’s up to these 35 players to show us why they belong on the roster.”
The 2024 WHL Cup will take place in Red Deer, Alta. and a date is TBA.
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