Team Canada has announced its roster for the 2026 U18 World Championship. This year's tournament will take place in Slovakia, with Canada's first game scheduled for April 22, 2026, against Slovakia. Canada has picked up Gold in each of the last two years and will be looking for their seventh championship overall. SKATERS: Ryan Lin- Vancouver Giants Zach Olsen- Saskatoon Blades Mathis Preston- Vancouver Giants Jaxon Jacobson- Brandon Wheat Kings Beckett Hamilton- Red Deer Rebels Ben MacBeath- Calgary Hitmen GOALTENDERS: Carter Esler- Spokane Chiefs Carter Esler of the Spokane Chiefs (Photo Credit: Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e0784600-88ae-4292-901a-268abf7c19c8.jpeg] Carter Esler of the Spokane Chiefs (Photo Credit: Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs/WHL) TEAM CANADA'S SCHEDULE: April 22: vs Slovakia, 9:00 am PT April 23: vs Latvia, 5:00 am PT April 25: vs Norway, 5:00 am PT April 27: vs Finland, 5:00 am PT 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. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. 5 WHL Alumni to Watch in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/5-whl-alumni-to-watch-in-the-2026-stanley-cup-playoffs] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 19 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-19] Ducks Sign Roger McQueen To Entry-Level Contract [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/ducks-sign-roger-mcqueen-to-entry-level-contract] 2026 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: April 17 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/2026-whl-playoffs-daily-recap-april-17] 78 WHLers Featured On NHL Central Scouting's Final 2026 Draft Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/78-whlers-featured-on-nhl-central-scoutings-final-2026-draft-rankings] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1ad7a295-2dd0-4784-9fc4-dcccac9d4909.jpeg] The Hockey News
