Four clients named to Hockey Canada U17 world hockey challenge

(Calgary, AB) -- Four M&T clients have been selected to participate in the U17 World Hockey Challenge scheduled for November 1-8, 2026 in Oakville, ON.

Hockey Canada named 40 Under-17 aged players who will be split into two teams and take on entries from Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic and the US.

Centre Tanner Adams (South Porcupine, ON), defenseman Adrian Sgro (Alliston, ON winger Kyler Lauder (Uxbridge, ON) and centre Chace Turchak (Calgary, AB) have been selected to take part.

Adams, a 6.01, 193 lbs. forward with the OHL Sudbury Wolves, played the 25-26 season with the Hill Academy U16s. In 50 games, he scored 29 goals and added 48 assists for 77 points. He was selected 3rd overall by the Brampton Steelheads in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.

Sgro, a 5.11, 182 lbs. defenseman with the OHL Sarnia Sting, played for the Vaughan Kings U16s. In 33 regular season games he scored 10 goals and added 21 assists with 100 PIMs. He was Sarnia's 1st round selection (4th overall) in the OHL Priority Selection.

Lauder, a 5.11, 162 lbs. forward with the OHL Saginaw Spirit, played for the Central Ontario Wolves U16s who scored 35 goals and added 34 assists in just 32 games this past season. He was Saginaw's 2nd round selection (24th overall) in the OHL Priority Selection.

Turchak, a 6.00, 167 lbs. centreman with the WHL Red Deer Rebels, played for the Calgary Buffalos U18s this past season where he scored 13 goals and added 32 assists in 45 games. He was selected in the 2nd round (30th overall) in the 2025 WHL Draft by the Red Deer Rebels.

Adams and Lauder will play for the Canada Red entry, while Sgro and Turchak will suit up for the Canada White entry.

Games begin Sunday, November 1st at 3:30 pm when Canada White takes on the Czech Republic and at 7:30 when Canada Red takes on Finland.

Games run through the week at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, ON.