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 Ben Kindel of the Calgary Hitmen (Photo Credit: Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/82c8c353-030d-473b-951e-76451a48b98b.jpeg] Ben Kindel of the Calgary Hitmen (Photo Credit: Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen/WHL) Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more from The Hockey News. Spokane Chiefs Brad Lauer Named An Assistant Coach For Canada's 2026 World Juniors Team [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/spokane-chiefs-brad-lauer-named-an-assistant-coach-for-canada-s-2026-world-juniors-team] From The Archive: Blueline Ace On Tap In '12 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/from-the-archive-blueline-ace-on-tap-in-12] 2025 WHL Prospect Pools: Florida Panthers [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/2025-whl-prospect-pools-florida-panthers] From The Archive: Don't Believe The (Lack Of) Hype [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/from-the-archive-don-t-believe-the-lack-of-hype] WHL Offseason Report: Biggest Winners (So Far) [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/whl-offseason-report-biggest-winners-so-far] The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/67fb642a-49d4-4cb9-8d3c-2138b04a25dd.webp] The Hockey News
