Peterborough Petes Forward Selected to 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Peterborough Petes forward Adam Novotný was selected to compete for Team CHL in the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge being held on Nov. 25 to 26.

The Petes are fourth in the East Division with a 6-6-1-1 record. Photo courtesy of Kenneth ANdersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The event sees the top 2026 NHL Draft-eligible prospects from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) face off against the U.S. National Under-18 Team.

It will be a two-game series hosted by the Calgary Hitmen and Lethbridge Hurricanes on Nov. 25 at Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome and Nov. 26 at Lethbridge’s VisitLethbridge.com Arena.

Novotný is joining 21 other players from across the CHL.

The Kobylice, Czechia native currently sits first on the Petes in goals with seven and second in points with 13 in 14 games played.

“The CHL USA Prospects Challenge is a tremendous opportunity for our top draft-eligible players to compete against elite competition from the U.S. National Under-18 Team while showcasing the strength of our player development system across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL,” said Dan MacKenzie, CHL president. “We’re proud of each of these players for earning this opportunity and congratulate them on being selected to represent the CHL at this prestigious event, which shines a light on the next generation of NHL talent.”

“The Team CHL coaching staff is thrilled to have such a deep, talented roster for the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge,” said Willie Desjardins, Team CHL head coach. “We look forward to coaching the best of the best players from across the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.”

The 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge will be broadcast live across Canada on TSN and RDS, with Game One in Calgary on Nov. 25 and Game Two in Lethbridge on Nov. 26. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. on both nights.

Peterborough play next on their Halloween game this Thursday as they host the London Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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