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Which Flames prospects could be headed to the World Juniors?

Folks, the 2027 edition of the IIHF World Junior Championship, the premiere event for under-20 international men’s hockey, takes place this coming holiday season in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. And it sure does seem like the Calgary Flames could…

By Ryan Pike · Flames Nation

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Ryan Pike evaluated which Calgary Flames prospects could play at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Carson Carels, Cole Reschny, Theo Stockselius, and Ethan Wyttenbach are projected as virtual locks.
Chase Harrington, Jack Hextall, and Cullen Potter are considered strong roster candidates.

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FlamesNation's Ryan Pike evaluated Calgary Flames prospects eligible to represent their national teams at the upcoming 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship in Alberta. Pike identified Carson Carels, Cole Reschny, Theo Stockselius, and Ethan Wyttenbach as virtual locks to earn tournament roster spots for Canada, Sweden, and the United States.

Pike also highlighted Chase Harrington, Jack Hextall, and Cullen Potter as contenders with strong chances to make their respective rosters. Seven other Flames prospects were classified as longshots due to competitive national depth charts, while Russian prospect Alan Shaikhlislamov remains ineligible due to ongoing IIHF tournament bans.

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