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Calgary set to host the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Colton Pankiw
Colton Pankiw
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Jun 28 2025, 5:50 pm
Calgary set to host the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
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Some of the best hockey prospects on the planet will be going head-to-head in Calgary later this year.

On Saturday morning, the Canadian Hockey League announced that the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge will take place in Calgary and Lethbridge. The highly anticipated games will take place in Calgary on Nov. 25, and in Lethbridge on Nov. 26.

“Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation and the Calgary Hitmen organization are thrilled to host the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge in Calgary,” said Calgary Hitmen vice president Mike Moore. “With the Flames, Wranglers, and Hitmen all playing at the Scotiabank Saddledome, this is a fantastic opportunity for our passionate fans to see elite prospects take an important step toward the NHL Draft, some of whom may one day wear a Flames jersey.”

The CHL seems to share the same excitement about hosting both games in two Alberta cities that boast tons of hockey fans.

“We are thrilled to bring the CHL USA Prospects Challenge to Calgary and Lethbridge this November,” said Dan MacKenzie, president of the CHL. “These two passionate hockey communities will provide an exceptional backdrop to highlight the CHL’s top prospects eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, giving fans in both of these markets the opportunity to see a premier best-on-best competition featuring the next generation of NHL talent. This event not only highlights elite competition but also strengthens the cross-border rivalry that makes this series so compelling for fans and scouts alike.”

Several of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft will be suiting up for this event. There have been many greats to have played in this tournament over the years, including the best player in the world right now in Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid.

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