News Summary:
On July 8, 2026, the Canadian Hockey League announced Ryan Oulahen of the North Bay Battalion (OHL) as head coach for Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, with Ryan McDonald, Brad MacKenzie, and Kyle Chipchura also named to the support staff. Earlier, on July 6, the Moncton Wildcats advanced as one of two finalists, alongside the Quebec Remparts, in the bidding process to host the 2028 Memorial Cup. This followed the 2026 CHL Import Draft on June 30, which saw 114 players selected in a historic class that included the first-ever 16-year-old selection, 19 NHL Draft picks, and record participation from Russia, Finland, and Austria. Previously, on June 15, Chicoutimi Saguenéens forward and Anaheim Ducks prospect Maxim Massé received the Player of the Year award at the 2026 CHL Awards, becoming only the sixth player in the league’s history to earn the distinction, with Bleyl and Kearsey also honored. On June 9, Carson Carels of the Prince George Cougars, Chase Reid of the Soo Greyhounds, and Maddox Dagenais of the Québec Remparts were named finalists for the 2025-26 Top Draft Prospect Award, an annual recognition for the top CHL player eligible for the upcoming NHL Draft.
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