Former Soo Greyhounds Coach Drew Bannister to Lead Canada at U18s

Former Soo Greyhounds coach Drew Bannister to lead Canada at U18s

Former Soo Greyhounds defenceman and head coach Drew Bannister is set to lead Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship in Slovakia.

Owen Sound's Mark O'Leary to help coach Team Canada at U18s

Hockey Canada’s bench staff for the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship in Slovakia will have a couple of Owen Sound connections.

Former OHL Coach Drew Bannister to Lead Canada’s U18 Team at World Championship – Ontario Hockey League

Hockey Canada has announced its coaching staff for the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, with former Soo Greyhounds defenceman and head coach Drew Bannister is set to serve as head coach. Bannister, a Belleville, Ont. native, brings a strong Ontario Hockey League résumé both behind the bench and as a player. He spent four seasons patrolling the blue line with the Greyhounds from 1990-94, capturing back-to-back OHL championships in 1991 and…