Four coaches from the Western Hockey League—Matt Anholt, Mark O'Leary, Dan De Palma, and Ryan Aasman—have been selected to join Canada's coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship in Slovakia. This appointment highlights the importance of developing young talent in Canadian hockey and showcases the involvement of WHL coaches on an international stage.
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Canada: Canada is the national team representing the country in the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship.
IIHF: The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is the governing body for international ice hockey and is organizing the 2026 U18 World Championship.
Slovakia: Slovakia is the host country for the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship.
Mark O'Leary: Mark O'Leary is one of the coaches representing Canada at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship.
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