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Canadian teams drop semifinals at U17 World Challenge hockey tournament

Nov 6, 2026 | 8:31 PM

OAKVILLE — Canada White and Canada Red lost semifinal games Friday at the U17 World Challenge hockey tournament at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex.

Czechia defeated Canada Red 4-3 in the afternoon matchup. Marek Sedlacek’s goal early in the third period was the difference.

In the evening, Canada White dropped a 5-2 decision to the United States.

Medal games were scheduled for Saturday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 6, 2026.

The Canadian Press