Three Calgary Flames prospects are in the mix for Canada’s projected World Juniors roster, according to Daily Faceoff’s latest projection.
On Wednesday, prospect analyst Steven Ellis released his most recent look at Canada’s national junior team, and it included forwards Cole Reschny and Chase Harrington, along with defenceman Carson Carels. If that projection holds, the Flames will have a strong presence when the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championships open on Boxing Day at Edmonton’s Rogers Place and Red Deer’s Centrium.
Reschny was Calgary’s first-round pick, 18th overall, in the 2025 NHL Draft. The centre first made his name with the Western League’s Victoria Royals before moving on to the University of North Dakota.
His resume with Canada already runs deep: Under-17 Hockey Challenge, Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Under-18 Worlds and the World Juniors. He also skated with last year’s bronze medal-winning Canadian junior team and is viewed as a serious candidate to wear the C this year.
Harrington came off the board in the second round, 36th overall, in June’s NHL Draft. The Spokane Chiefs winger brought a mix of skill and edge in his draft year, and he’s kept that same profile this season.
He’s grown into one of the WHL’s most complete - and entertaining - players, and his play has pushed him into the national team conversation. He also represented Canada at the Under-17 Hockey Challenge a couple of seasons ago.
Carels was Calgary’s first-round pick, sixth overall, in June’s draft. The Manitoba native was a standout with the WHL’s Prince George Cougars before heading to North Dakota as a freshman. He’s already worn Canada colours at the Under-17 Hockey Challenge, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, the Under-18 Worlds and the World Juniors, and he was teammates with Reschny on last year’s Canadian junior squad.
There are also a few other Flames prospects who could land on other national junior teams. Cullen Potter, Ethan Wyttenbach and Jack Hextall are possibilities for the United States, while Theo Stockselius could suit up for Sweden.
The 2027 World Juniors will run from Dec. 26, 2026 to Jan. 5, 2027 in Edmonton and Red Deer.
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