News Summary:
On July 8, 2026, the Canadian Hockey League announced that Ryan Oulahen of the North Bay Battalion (OHL) will serve as head coach for Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, with Ryan McDonald (Prince Albert Raiders / WHL), Brad MacKenzie (Halifax Mooseheads / QMJHL), and Kyle Chipchura (Edmonton Oil Kings) joining as support staff. Previously, on July 6, the Moncton Wildcats were named one of two finalists, competing against the Quebec Remparts, in the bidding process to host the 2028 Memorial Cup. This followed the June 30 announcement of the 2026 CHL Import Draft results, where 114 players were selected in a historic class that included the first-ever 16-year-old pick, 19 NHL Draft selections, and a record number of players from Russia, Finland, and Austria. Earlier in June, on the 15th, Chicoutimi Saguenéens forward and Anaheim Ducks prospect Maxim Massé was named Player of the Year at the 2026 CHL Awards, where Bleyl & Kearsey also received honors. On June 9, Carson Carels (Prince George Cougars / WHL), Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds / OHL), and Maddox Dagenais (Québec Remparts / QMJHL) were named finalists for the 2025-26 Top Draft Prospect Award, presented annually to the top CHL player eligible for the upcoming NHL Draft.
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