Waywayseecappo product Athens Shingoose will be representing Canada on the international stage after earning a spot on Canada Red for the 2026 U17 World Hockey Challenge.
Hockey Canada announced its 44-player roster for Canada Red and Canada White, with the tournament running November 1-7 at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ontario.
Shingoose, a forward with the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League was selected by the Raiders in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. He is currently pointless in seven games this season.
The Waywayseecappo native is among 17 players from the WHL named to the two Canadian rosters, alongside 18 players from the Ontario Hockey League and nine from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.
Canada Red opens the tournament against Finland on November 1, while Canada White faces Czechia. The preliminary round will be followed by playoff action beginning November 5, with the semifinals scheduled for November 6 and the medal games on November 7.
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