Canada
Michael Benning
A shifty defender out of the AJHL, Benning is a prototypical modern-day blueliner. He has the ability to skate, make a good first pass and create in transition.
Josh Davies
A hard-hitting pest who racks up penalty minutes and adds a scoring touch. Think Cal Clutterbuck with less discipline and a bit more skill.
Carter King
A depth center that lacks size but has good foot speed. Can contribute offensively to both the power play and in shorthanded situations.
Blake Smith
A big, rugged, smooth-skating defenseman who can fight and hit.
Thomas Milic
A quick, athletic goaltender who reads play with ease. Plays a calm, clean, technical game with aggressive positioning and good footwork, making up for the lack of size. A long-term project that competes hard and thrives under pressure.
Matthew Murray
Dependable minor league goalie with NHL backup upside. Strong positional awareness, and thrives in quick lateral movement. Lacks the creativity and dynamism of a true NHL superstar.
Dalton Bancroft
A potential fourth-line power forward who likes to throw the body around and is hard to play against.
Carter George
A calm, methodical goalie with strong positional play and exceptional puck handling skill
Cole O’Hara
Playmaking winger with good movement across the board. An asset on the powerplay but needs to find consistency at even-strength for a smooth transition to pro.
Zayne Parekh
Parekh's game is one of dynamism, creativity, and surgical precision in his activations from the point, he is among the most skilled blueliners that Canada has produced since Cale Makar.