Pue & Schultz Named Canadian Captains At The 2026 U17 World Challenge

Liam Pue and Maddox Schultz have been named Team Canada captains at the 2026 U17 World Challenge. Pue will captain Team Red while Pue will wear the "C" for Team White. Kamloops Blazers defenceman Mateo Ferreira will also be part of Team Red's leadership group as he will have an "A" on his jersey. 

Pue is off to a hot start with the Regina Pats. The 16-year-old has scored 11 times this year while recording 18 points in 11 games. Pue was drafted third overall by Regina in 2025 and has 34 points in 45 career WHL games. 

As for Schultz, he has 14 points through his first 10 games this season. The 16-year-old was the first overall pick in 2025 and has 43 points in 44 career games. Both Pue and Schultz won Silver at the 2025 U17 Hockey Challenge and Gold at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. 

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