Four WHL Coaches Named to Canada’s Staff for 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship – Western Hockey League

Hurricanes Coaches Added To Canada's U18 IIHF Championship Roster - Bridge City News - April 11, 2026

Hockey Canada has named two Lethbridge Hurricanes coaches as part of their coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 IIHF World Under-18 Championship. Matt Anholt (left) and Ryan Aasman (right) pose for photos after each were named Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively for the Lethbridge Hurricanes on June 25, 2025. (BCN Photo) Hurricanes Head Coach Matt Anholt will serve as Assistant Coach, making it the third time he’ll represent Canada at so…

Four WHL coaches named to Canada’s staff for 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship – Western Hockey League

Calgary, Alta. – Four members of Western Hockey League coaching staffs have been named to Canada’s staff for the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship. Friday morning, Hockey Canada announced its staff for the U18 championship, including Lethbridge Hurricanes Head Coach Matt Anholt (Prince Albert, Sask.), Moose Jaw Warriors Head Coach Mark O’Leary (Owen Sound, Ont.) Kamloops Blazers Goaltending Coach Dan De Palma (Kamloops, B.C.) and Lethbridge Hurri…