Hockey Canada has announced the 44 players who will wear the maple leaf with Canada Red and Canada White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge, set for Nov. 1-7 at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ontario.
Nine QMJHL players are among those selected:
CANADA WHITE
- Zachary Lainesse, G, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
- Max Brien, F, Rimouski Océanic
- Jacob McKinnon, F, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
CANADA RED
- Nathan Boulanger, G, Baie-Comeau Drakkar
- Vincent Boutet, D, Victoriaville Tigres
- Lawrence Williams, D, Saint John Sea Dogs
- Thomas Boisvert, F, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
- Jakob Royer, F, Victoriaville Tigres
Zaac Charbonneau, selected 39th overall by the Gatineau Olympiques in the 2026 QMJHL Draft, has also been selected for the red team
Five QMJHL representatives are also part of the team personnel:
- Dylan Beston, assistant coach with the Newfoundland Regiment, assistant coach for Canada White
- Félix Bibeau, assistant coach with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, assistant coach for Canada Red
- Mathieu Gravel, head coach of the Drummondville Voltigeurs, assistant coach for Canada White
- Sarah Noseworthy, of the Moncton Wildcats, academic advisor for Canada Red
- Pierre Cholette, Director of the QMJHL Scouting Centre (CSR), who participated in the player selection process
The QMJHL Commissioner’s Office congratulates all the selected players and staff members!
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photo: Lawrence Williams, Sea Dogs (Mike Hawkins)
