Peterborough Petes Kaden McGregor Announced to Canada White Roster For U17 World Challenge

Peterborough Petes forward Kaden McGregor has been named to the roster for Canada White at the upcoming 2025 U17 World Challenge in Truro, N.S. from Nov. 2-8, announced by Hockey Canada on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Kenenth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

“We’re very excited for Kaden to be able to represent Canada at the upcoming U17 World Challenge,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager and vice president of operations. “This is a great opportunity for him to compete with some of the top talent in the 2009 age group from around the world. We know that this experience will be very beneficial for him moving forward.”

The Braeside native was selected first overall by the Petes in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, winning the Jack Ferguson Award as the draft’s first selection. McGregor played in four games for the Petes, making his debut on Oct. 2. He scored his first goal in a 5-2 win over the Kingston Frontenacs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Oct. 9.

In July, Kaden was invited to Hockey Canada’s U17 National Development Camp in Oakville, along with Petes 2025 second-round pick Kieran Raynor.

McGregor will be joined on Canada White by Alex Darling, Petes video coach and assistant to the General Manager. Darling was named Video Coach for Canada White on July 15.

Canada White kicks off the 2025 U17 World Challenge on Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. AST when they take on Sweden.

The Petes are back in action for the OHL’s  Rivalry Week on Thursday when they host the Oshawa Generals. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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