The top Canadian Hockey League prospects get a chance to showcase their skills, as the 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game is set for tonight.
There will be 40 of the top 2023 draft-eligible players from Canadian major juniors in British Columbia for the event.
Connor Bedard is the headliner. The captain of the Regina Pats is the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft at this point. After lighting up the 2023 World Juniors with Canada, Bedard has continued on with his sensational WHL season, leading the league in goals, assists and points.
In addition to Bedard, Brayden Yager, Colby Barlow, Lukas Dragicevic and Zach Benson are some of the top players participating in the showcase.
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Here is what you need to know about the 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game.
What is the CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game?
The CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game is an annual event featuring 40 of the top prospects from the three Canadian major junior leagues that are eligible for the upcoming draft. This year features candidates from the OHL, QMJHL and WHL that are available to be selected in the 2023 NHL Draft.
The first game was in 1996 and has been played every year, with the exception of 2021 due to COVID-19. Current NHL stars like Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Steven Stamkos and John Tavares all previously skated in the event.
When is the 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game?
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 25
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
This year's 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game is taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Puck drop is set for 10 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. local time in British Columbia.
Where is the 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game?
- Venue: Langley Events Centre
- Location: Langley, B.C.
The 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game is set to be played at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, B.C.
It is the home of the Vancouver Giants of the WHL and the former home of the BCHL's Langley Rivermen.
How to watch the 2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game
- TV: TSN3/4 | NHL Network (U.S.)
- Live stream: TSN.ca, TSN app, fuboTV (U.S.)
The game is available to watch in Canada on TSN3 and TSN4.
For those looking to stream the event, it is available to watch on TSN.ca or in the TSN app.
Fans in the United States can catch the action on NHL Network, or stream the event through fuboTV.
2023 CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game rosters
Team Red
| No. | Position | Player | Current Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Forward | Coulson Pitre | Flint Firebirds (OHL) |
| 9 | Forward | Zach Benson | Winnipeg Ice (WHL) |
| 10 | Forward | Carey Terrance | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 15 | Forward | Connor Levis | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 16 | Forward | Nick Lardis | Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) |
| 21 | Forward | Alex Pharand | Sudbury Wolves (OHL) |
| 22 | Forward | Mathieu Cataford | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 26 | Forward | Nico Myatovic | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 27 | Forward | Riley Heidt | Prince George Cougars (WHL) |
| 28 | Forward | Denver Barkey | London Knights (OHL) |
| 59 | Forward | Gracyn Sawchyn | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 98 | Forward | Connor Bedard | Regina Pats (WHL) |
| 5 | Defenseman | Etienne Morin | Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) |
| 11 | Defenseman | Cameron Allen | Guelph Storm (OHL) |
| 49 | Defenseman | Jordan Tourigney | Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) |
| 73 | Defenseman | Luca Cagnoni | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 77 | Defenseman | Matteo Mann | Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) |
| 86 | Defenseman | Beau Akey | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 31 | Goalie | Carson Bjarnason | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 31 | Goalie | Charlie Robertson | North Bay Battalion (OHL) |
Team White
| No. | Position | Player | Current Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Forward | Koehn Ziemmer | Prince George Cougars (WHL) |
| 10 | Forward | Tyler Peddle | Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) |
| 13 | Forward | Kalan Lind | Red Deer Rebels (QHL) |
| 14 | Forward | Nate Danielson | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 15 | Forward | Jaden Lipinski | Vancouver Giants(WHL) |
| 16 | Forward | Carson Rehkopf | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) |
| 19 | Forward | Ethan Miedema | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) |
| 20 | Forward | Luca Pinelli | Ottawa 67's (OHL) |
| 21 | Forward | Calum Ritchie | Oshawa Generals (OHL) |
| 29 | Forward | Brayden Yager | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 39 | Forward | Colby Barlow | Owen Sound Attack (OHL) |
| 70 | Forward | Ethan Gauthier | Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL) |
| 2 | Defenseman | Lukas Dragicevic | Tri-City Americans (WHL) |
| 3 | Defenseman | Dylan MacKinnon | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 4 | Defenseman | Hunter Brzustewicz | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) |
| 23 | Defenseman | Caden Price | Kelowna Rockets (WHL) |
| 24 | Defenseman | Tanner Molendyk | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) |
| 59 | Defenseman | Oliver Bonk | London Knights (OHL) |
| 30 | Goalie | Jackson Unger | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 33 | Goalie | Scott Ratzlaff | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
