Defensemen
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.
Sam Dickinson
Dickinson is a highly-effective defender, and stands out amongst his peers for his aggressiveness, defensive intelligence, and physicality.
Matvei Shuravin
A large defenseman that can skate well and shut down opponents at a high level. His offensive and transition game are in question but considering his strong skating foundation Shuravin could develop into a competent middle-pairing defenseman who can pitch in offensively.
Atro Leppänen
A dynamic, late-blooming, left-shot depth defenseman who plays a high-risk, high-reward game style. He struggles defensively, but his offensive game is intriguing.
Justin Kipkie
Offensive defenseman with a booming shot. Play in his own zone needs improvement.
Henry Mews
Fluid puck-moving defenceman who plays a safe style. More dare in his game and work on defensive aggression could unlock second-pair potential.
Blake Smith
A big, rugged, smooth-skating defenseman who can fight and hit.
Zeev Buium
A tremendous skater who uses his mobility to create consistent advantages on both sides of the puck.
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.