Bedard, Howe Named to Canada's U18 World Championship Roster

Published on April 18, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
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Regina Pats forwards Tanner Howe (left) and Connor Bedard
(Regina Pats)

This will be the second time Bedard has played for Canada at the IIHF U18 World Championship, after winning gold last spring in Frisco and Plano, Texas. This will be Howe's first time playing on the U18 national team, but he did represent Canada at the 2021 Capital City Challenge in Ottawa last November. He is one of three players on Canada's team that played at the Capital City Challenge.

"We are excited to unveil the 25 players that will wear the Maple Leaf at the 2022 IIHF U18 World Championship and take on the challenge of winning a second-consecutive gold medal," Alan Millar, director of player personnel, for Canada, said. "For many of these players, this is the first time they will represent their country in international competition, and we know they are excited for the opportunity to compete on the world stage."

Thirteen Western Hockey League players were named to Canada's roster, which was announced on Monday afternoon.

Canada will open preliminary round play at the 2022 U18 World Championship Saturday, April 23 versus the United States. The Canadian squad will then face hosts Germany Sunday, April 24 before winding up the round-robin portion of the event Tuesday, April 26 against Czechia.

For the full announcement from Hockey Canada, click here. For the full roster, click here.

For more information on Hockey Canada and Canada's National Junior Team, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along via social media on Facebook and Twitter.

Regina Pats forwards Tanner Howe (left) and Connor Bedard

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