What league does Canada U18 play in?

Canada U18 play in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Who is the head coach of Canada U18?

The head coach of Canada U18 is Brent Kisio.

Who is the captain of Canada U18?

The captain of Canada U18 is Joe Veleno.

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2017-2018

2017-2018 Season

Canada U18 were 2-0-1 in the 2017-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial season with 7 points, 2nd in the B and 3rd overall.

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2017-2018 Canada U18 Roster

Canada U18 — 2017-2018 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Alexis Gravel (G)	26	2000	Berlin, GER	6'4"	225	R	QMJHL
	#31	Olivier Rodrigue (G)	26	2000	Saguenay, QC, CAN	6'1"	174	L	QMJHL
DEFENSEMEN
	#5	Calen Addison (D)	26	2000	Brandon, MB, CAN	5'11"	172	R	WHL
	#2	Kevin Bahl (D)	26	2000	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'6"	229	L	OHL
	#6	Noah Dobson (D)	26	2000	Summerside, PE, CAN	6'4"	201	R	QMJHL
	#14	Jared McIsaac (D)	26	2000	Truro, NS, CAN	6'1"	192	L	QMJHL
	#7	Ryan Merkley (D)	26	2000	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R	OHL
	#3	Ty Smith (D)"A"	26	2000	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	5'11"	179	L	WHL
	#8	Jett Woo (D)"A"	26	2000	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	205	R	WHL
FORWARDS
	#27	Luka Burzan (C/W)	26	2000	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'0"	183	L	WHL
	#18	Ty Dellandrea (C/W)	26	2000	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	R	OHL
	#25	Aidan Dudas (RW/C)	26	2000	Parry Sound, ON, CAN	5'8"	170	R	OHL
	#29	Nolan Foote (LW/RW)	25	2000	Denver, CO, USA	6'3"	201	L	WHL
	#17	Gabriel Fortier (LW/C)	26	2000	Lachine, QC, CAN	5'11"	179	L	QMJHL
	#19	Benoit-Olivier Groulx (C/LW)	26	2000	Rouen, FRA	6'2"	205	L	QMJHL
	#21	Barrett Hayton (C/LW)	26	2000	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L	OHL
	#26	Anderson MacDonald (LW)	26	2000	Saint John, NB, CAN	6'2"	203	L	QMJHL
	#20	Jack McBain (C/LW)	26	2000	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'4"	218	L	OJHL
	#22	Serron Noel (RW)	26	2000	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'5"	216	R	OHL
	#28	Jackson Shepard (LW)	26	2000	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'9"	181	L	WHL
	#16	Akil Thomas (C/W)	26	2000	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R	OHL
	#9	Joe Veleno (C/LW)"C"	26	2000	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	201	L	QMJHL
Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 13Av Age: 17.95 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2017-2018 Canada U18 Staff

Head CoachBrent Kisio
Asst. CoachDrew Bannister
Asst. CoachDaniel Jacob
Goaltending CoachPaul Schonfelder
Equipment ManagerGord Cochran

Team Staff History

2017-2018 Canada U18 Captains

"C"

Joe Veleno

"A"

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Canada U18 Games

Canada U18 — 2017-2018 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
08/08/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Canada U18	USA U18	8 - 1	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/07/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Canada U18	Finland U18	6 - 3	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/05/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Canada U18	Sweden U18	7 - 4	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/04/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Slovakia U18	Canada U18	1 - 6	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/03/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Canada U18	Switzerland U18	7 - 3	Hlinka Gretzky Cup

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Canada U18 Tournament Statistics

Canada U18 — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky	3	3	0	-	0	0	20	8	9	3	1	Champion
2025-2026	Hlinka Gretzky	3	3	0	-	0	0	19	4	9	3	1	Bronze game win
2024-2025	Hlinka Gretzky	3	3	0	-	0	0	17	2	9	3	1	Champion
2023-2024	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	1	-	0	0	25	13	6	2	1	Champion
2022-2023	Hlinka Gretzky	3	3	0	-	0	0	26	1	9	3	1	Champion
2020-2021	Hlinka Gretzky	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	Hlinka Gretzky	3	3	0	-	0	0	21	1	9	3	1	Final loss
2018-2019	Hlinka Gretzky	3	3	0	-	0	0	18	5	9	3	1	Champion
2017-2018	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	0	-	0	1	14	6	7	2.33	2	Champion
2016-2017	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	1	-	1	0	8	5	5	1.67	3	Placement game win
2015-2016	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	3	0	-	0	0	14	3	9	3	1	Champion
2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	3	0	-	0	0	15	3	9	3	1	Champion
2013-2014	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	1	-	1	0	11	7	5	1.67	1	Champion
2012-2013	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	3	0	-	0	0	14	8	9	3	1	Champion
2011-2012	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	1	-	0	0	13	6	6	2	2	Champion
2010-2011	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	3	0	-	0	0	19	7	9	3	1	Champion
2009-2010	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	3	0	-	0	0	18	5	9	3	1	Champion
2008-2009	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	3	0	-	0	0	18	7	9	3	1	Champion
2007-2008	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	0	-	0	1	9	5	7	2.33	2	Bronze game loss
2006-2007	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	3	0	-	0	0	13	5	9	3	1	Champion
2005-2006	U18 JWC	3	3	0	0	-	-	15	5	9	3	1	Champion
2004-2005	U18 JWC	3	3	0	0	-	-	21	6	6	2	1	Champion
2003-2004	U18 JWC	3	1	1	-	1	0	10	9	4	1.33	2	Bronze game loss
2002-2003	U18 JWC	3	3	0	0	-	-	24	7	6	2	1	Champion
2001-2002	Nations Cup	5	4	1	0	-	-	23	9	8	1.6	1	Champion
2000-2001	Nations Cup	3	3	0	0	-	-	20	7	6	2	1	Champion
1999-2000	Nations Cup	3	2	1	0	-	-	13	4	4	1.33	1	Champion
1998-1999	Nations Cup	3	2	0	1	-	-	26	5	5	1.67	1	Champion
1997-1998	Nations Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1996-1997	Pacific Cup	3	1	1	1	-	-	10	10	3	1	2	Champion

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Canada U18 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Dima Zhilkin (F)	2026-2027	Saginaw Spirit	OHL	11	12	10	22	12
2.	Frédérik Cabana (F)	2026-2027	Heilbronner EC Falken	Oberliga	11	9	11	20	6
3.	Evan Bouchard (D)	2026-2027	Edmonton Oilers	NHL	9	7	11	18	0
4.	Graham Knott (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	13	7	10	17	10
5.	Nathan MacKinnon (F)	2026-2027	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	10	6	10	16	12
6.	Jayce Hawryluk (F)	2026-2027	EHC Olten	SL	10	1	15	16	8
7.	Mathis Preston (F)	2026-2027	Vancouver Giants	WHL	11	9	6	15	8
8.	Jean-Cristoph Lemieux (F)	2026-2027	Sudbury Wolves	OHL	8	9	5	14	2
9.	Cooper Williams (F)	2026-2027	Saskatoon Blades	WHL	10	5	9	14	6
10.	Jérémy Grégoire (F)	2026-2027	Vienna Capitals	ICEHL	12	5	9	14	8

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Canada U18 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	181 lbs	16.82
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	17.92
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	17.95
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	17.83
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	17.96

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jeff Friesen (F)	5	9	4	13
2.	Jarome Iginla (F)	5	4	9	13
3.	Brett McLean (F)	5	4	9	13
4.	Cole Perfetti (F)	5	8	4	12
5.	Landon DuPont (D)	10	2	10	12

Franchise All-Time Goals

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jeff Friesen (F)	5	9	4	13
2.	Cole Perfetti (F)	5	8	4	12
3.	Berkly Catton (F)	5	8	2	10
4.	Liam Pue (F)	5	6	3	9
5.	Pierre-Marc Bouchard (F)	5	6	2	8

Franchise All-Time Assists

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Landon DuPont (D)	10	2	10	12
2.	Jarome Iginla (F)	5	4	9	13
3.	Brett McLean (F)	5	4	9	13
4.	Joe Veleno (F)	9	2	9	11
5.	Hendrix Lapierre (F)	5	3	8	11

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Nathan Horton (F)	5	5	7	43
2.	Rick Nash (F)	5	5	10	35
3.	Rich Clune (F)	5	0	1	33
4.	Nick Ritchie (F)	5	1	2	31
5.	Brent Seabrook (D)	5	1	4	29

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Landon DuPont (D)	10	2	10	12
2.	Joe Veleno (F)	9	2	9	11
3.	Simon Gagné (F)	7	3	1	4
4.	Paul Kariya (F)	6	3	7	10
5.	Jarrett Deuling (F)	6	4	4	8

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jeff Friesen (F)	5	9	13	2.60
2.	Jarome Iginla (F)	5	4	13	2.60
3.	Brett McLean (F)	5	4	13	2.60
4.	Tyler Seguin (F)	4	4	10	2.50
5.	Cole Perfetti (F)	5	8	12	2.40

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jeff Friesen (F)	1993-1994	Pacific Cup	5	9	4	13	2.60	6
2.	Jarome Iginla (F)	1994-1995	La Copa Mexico	5	4	9	13	2.60	0
3.	Brett McLean (F)	1995-1996	Pacific Cup	5	4	9	13	2.60	4
4.	Cole Perfetti (F)	2019-2020	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	8	4	12	2.40	2
5.	Nigel Dawes (F)	2002-2003	U18 JWC	5	5	6	11	2.20	2

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jeff Friesen (F)	1993-1994	Pacific Cup	5	9	4	13	2.60	6
2.	Cole Perfetti (F)	2019-2020	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	8	4	12	2.40	2
3.	Berkly Catton (F)	2023-2024	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	8	2	10	2.00	8
4.	Liam Pue (F)	2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	6	3	9	1.80	4
5.	Pierre-Marc Bouchard (F)	2001-2002	Nations Cup	5	6	2	8	1.60	4

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jarome Iginla (F)	1994-1995	La Copa Mexico	5	4	9	13	2.60	0
2.	Brett McLean (F)	1995-1996	Pacific Cup	5	4	9	13	2.60	4
3.	Hendrix Lapierre (F)	2019-2020	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	3	8	11	2.20	4
4.	Jaakko Wycisk (F)	2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	2	8	10	2.00	8
5.	Josh Morrissey (D)	2012-2013	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	5	1	8	9	1.80	14

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Canada U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Nathan Horton (F)	2002-2003	U18 JWC	5	5	2	7	1.40	43
2.	Rick Nash (F)	2001-2002	Nations Cup	5	5	5	10	2.00	35
3.	Rich Clune (F)	2004-2005	U18 JWC	5	0	1	1	0.20	33
4.	Nick Ritchie (F)	2012-2013	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	5	1	1	2	0.40	31
5.	Brent Seabrook (D)	2002-2003	U18 JWC	5	1	3	4	0.80	29