The Western Hockey League announced five players added to the 2026 WHL Prospects Game rosters, two of which with Prince George ties.
Prince George Cougar defencemen Carson Carels will be joining the game, who’s tallied 29 points (8 goals and 21 assists) in 28 games.
Carels, who was assigned an ‘A’ rating by NHL Scouting Central, is also training with Canada’s National Junior Team in hopes of representing his nation at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota.
Spokane Chiefs forward Chase Harrington of Prince George was also selected to the prospects game roster.
Harrington, who’s posted 28 points (11 goals and 17 assists) in 32 games, was given a ‘B’ rating by NHL Central Scouting.
The 2026 WHL Prospects Game is set for Wednesday, February 18th, at the Langley Events Centre.
How’s this for a Christmas present?
Five WHL players have been added to rosters for the 2026 #WHLProspectsGame presented by @showpassevents!
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— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) December 17, 2025
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