Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League will be represented by 26 players from 20 WHL Clubs at Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp in Oakville, Ont. Hockey Canada announced the 79-player camp roster – including eight goaltenders, 23 defencemen, and 48 forwards – Thursday afternoon.
The entire 79-player roster is comprised completely of players drafted by Canadian Hockey League teams, reinforcing the CHL’s stance as Canada’s proven path for elite hockey players.
Set for July 19-23, Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp will be hosted at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ont.
Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp
| Last Name | First Name | Team | Hometown | Ht | Wt | Pos |
| Christie | Cash | Medicine Hat Tigers | North Vancouver, B.C. | 5’11” | 122 | G |
| Oaten | Leif | Lethbridge Hurricanes | Calgary, Alta. | 6’3” | 195 | G |
| Bouchard | Aden | Tri-City Americans | Calgary, Alta. | 6’0” | 162 | D |
| Cripps | Brock | Prince Albert Raiders | Victoria, B.C. | 5’10” | 148 | D |
| Geras | Joaquin | Kamloops Blazers | Calgary, Alta. | 6’1” | 180 | D |
| Hamilton | Calder | Calgary Hitmen | Martensville, Sask. | 5’9” | 135 | D |
| Hayden | Owen | Kelowna Rockets | Calgary, Alta. | 6’7” | 205 | D |
| Mattern | Harry | Spokane Chiefs | Sherwood Park, Alta. | 6’1” | 180 | D |
| Pickering | Graeme | Red Deer Rebels | St. Adolphe, Man. | 5’10” | 138 | D |
| Pisani | Jaxon | Everett Silvertips | Sturgeon County, Alta. | 6’0” | 165 | D |
| Tait | Boston | Wenatchee Wild | Estevan, Sask. | 6’2” | 170 | D |
| Williams | Cohen | Moose Jaw Warriors | Cawston, B.C. | 6’3” | 186 | D |
| Dufour | Mirco | Everett Silvertips | Rocky View, Alta. | 5’8” | 171 | F |
| England | Brock | Seattle Thunderbirds | Airdrie, Alta. | 5’11” | 165 | F |
| Harvey | Ben | Prince Albert Raiders | Edmonton, Alta. | 5’8” | 164 | F |
| McIntyre | Ossie | Spokane Chiefs | St. Albert, Alta. | 5’9” | 155 | F |
| Moen | Carter | Swift Current Broncos | Swift Current, Sask. | 5’11” | 154 | F |
| Perreault | Ludovic | Victoria Royals | Winnipeg, Man. | 5’7” | 160 | F |
| Ruptash | Luke | Medicine Hat Tigers | St. Albert, Alta. | 5’10” | 151 | F |
| Schultz | Maddox | Regina Pats | Regina, Sask. | 5’10” | 165 | F |
| Schwartz | Jacob | Victoria Royals | Vancouver, B.C. | 5’7” | 145 | F |
| Spytz | Eddy | Everett Silvertips | Victoria, B.C. | 5’10” | 170 | F |
| St. Louis | Jordin | Portland Winterhawks | Airdrie, Alta. | 5’11” | 150 | F |
| Stroeder | Kayden | Edmonton Oil Kings | Lanigan, Sask. | 5’10” | 150 | F |
| Surkan | Chase | Brandon Wheat Kings | Regina, Sask. | 5’8” | 155 | F |
Leading the WHL contingent at Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp is Regina Pats forward Maddox Schultz, who was selected first overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. The 15-year-old product of Regina, Sask., will compete as an underage forward at the camp and represents the next generation of WHL star set to take the stage for Canada.
The Everett Silvertips will be represented by three players at the camp, including defenceman Jaxon Pisani and forwards Mirco Dufour and Eddy Spitz. The trio represents a strong 2024 WHL Prospects Draft class for the Silvertips, with all three selected in the first three rounds of the draft.
The Prince Albert Raiders will be represented by two players at the camp, including second overall selection Brock Cripps, who will compete for a spot on Canada’s blueline. Joining Cripps is forward Ben Harvey, who was selected fourth overall by the Raiders in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft.
The Medicine Hat Tigers will send two players to Canada’s U-17 camp, led by forward Luke Ruptash, who was selected 16th overall in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. Goaltender Cash Christie (4-83) is one of two WHL goaltenders set to contend for crease time.
The Spokane Chiefs will watch two of their own at Canada’s U-17 camp, including forward Ossie McIntyre, who was selected seventh overall in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. Second-round pick Harry Mattern will vie for an opportunity on Canada’s blueline.
The Victoria Royals will have two first-round picks from the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft in attendance at Canada’s U-17 camp, including forwards Jacob Schwartz (eight overall) and Ludovic Perreault (18th overall).
Rounding out representation from the top-five of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, the Tri-City Americans will have defenceman Aden Bouchard (third overall) in attendance, while Edmonton Oil Kings forward Kayden Stroeder (fifth overall) will also compete.
Invited but unable to participate is Vancouver Giants forward Blake Chorney (1-10, 2024) of Nipawin, Sask.
The selection process was led by Alan Millar, General Manager of the Program of Excellence, and Byron Bonora, Head Scout of the Program of Excellence. Mike Johnston of the Portland Winterhawks also provided assistance in the selection process as a member of the POE management group.
Players will continue to be evaluated through the beginning of the 2025-26 season in preparation for the 2025 Under-17 World Challenge, scheduled for October 31 to November 8, in Truro, N.S.
