Aden Bouchard invited to Hockey Canada U-17 Program of Excellence Summer Camp
July 17, 2025 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release
Kennewick, WA - The Tri-City Americans are proud to announce 2009-born defenseman Aden Bouchard has been invited to Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence Summer Camp for the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. The 2025 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge runs from October 31 to November 8 in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Bouchard, from Calgary, was the Americans first round pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft at third overall. They drafted him after a 2023-24 season where he scored 36 points (9-27-36) in 27 games with Edge School's U15 Prep team. He then added another 10 points (2-8-10) in five playoff games.
Jumping to the U18 level for this past season, Bouchard didn't miss a beat with 33 points (8-25-33) in 33 games with Calgary International Hockey Academy's U18 program. In three playoff games Bouchard scored three goals with four assists.
He then made his WHL debut in the final game of the regular season for the Americans on March 23.
The Americans have had a player at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in each of the last three years (Jordan Gavin, 2022, Jackson Smith, 2023, Cruz Pavao, 2024).
The Hockey Canada Camp runs from July 29 - August 1 in Oakville, Ontario.
Western Hockey League Stories from July 17, 2025
- Wenatchee Wild Defenseman Tait Named to Hockey Canada U17 Summer Development Camp - Wenatchee Wild
- Chiefs' Gillespie Among Ten WHLers Invited to the 2025 USA Hockey Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp - Spokane Chiefs
- CHL Talent Shines Across Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence Summer Camps - WHL
- Giants Forward Chorney Invited to Hockey Canada's Under-17 Development Camp - Vancouver Giants
- Blades Ink 2025 Import Draft Pick Dustin Willhöft to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Saskatoon Blades
- Giants Defenceman Lin Named to Hockey Canada's U-18 Team Selection Camp - Vancouver Giants
- Blades Acquire Veteran Blueliner Doyle in Summer Deal with Hurricanes - Saskatoon Blades
- Jordin St. Louis Invited to Canada's U17 Development Camp - Portland Winterhawks
- Stroeder Named to U17 World Hockey Challenge Development Camp - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Blades Forward Williams Invited to Hockey Canada's Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp - Saskatoon Blades
- Carson Carels Named to Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team Selection Camp - Prince George Cougars
- Williams Named to Hockey Canada's U17 Development Camp Roster - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Aden Bouchard invited to Hockey Canada U-17 Program of Excellence Summer Camp - Tri-City Americans
- Silvertips Unveil Full Promotional Schedule for 2025-26 Season - Everett Silvertips
- Hitmen Announce Regular Season Schedule - Calgary Hitmen
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Tri-City Americans Stories
- Aden Bouchard invited to Hockey Canada U-17 Program of Excellence Summer Camp
- Prospect Profile: Ryan Gibbs
- Americans hire Ben Assad as Assistant Coach
- Americans Add One Defenseman, Two Forwards In 2025 CHL Import Draft
- Americans hire Kristy Osborn as Strength and Conditioning Coach
