Prince Albert native Tanner Howe has earned a spot on Team Canada for the upcoming World U18 Championship. (Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pats)

By Rob Mahon

Howe Makes Team Canada

Prince Albert’s Howe joins Canada’s U18 squad

Apr 18, 2022 | 3:21 PM

The WHL season may have ended on a disappointing note for Prince Albert native Tanner Howe as his Regina Pats were eliminated from playoff contention this past weekend. His hockey season is not finished, however.

A season that has seen many personal accomplishments for the 16-year-old now sees another, as Howe has been named to Hockey Canada’s roster for the World U18 championship in Germany. Canada is the reigning gold medalist, having won last year’s event in Texas.

Despite not turning 16 until midway through the season, the Prince Albert Minor Hockey product had an excellent campaign with the Pats. In his first full WHL season, Howe posted 27 goals and 69 points.

Though Connor Bedard had an incredible season for Regina, Howe’s contributions were not to be lost in the shadow of his teammate’s. He finished tied for second in the entire WHL among U17 scorers and sixth among U18 skaters.

Howe is the youngest player on the roster, but he was among the most productive this season. His 69 points were third among all CHLers, trailing only Sudbury Wolves forward David Goyette and his Regina teammate Bedard.

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Also on this year’s team is Tisdale native Connor Hvidston. The 2004-born forward finished his rookie season with 32 points in 58 games, but 20 of his points came in the 28 games after Christmas. Clavet’s Kalem Parker is the other Saskatchewan born player on the team. He spent this season with the WHL’s Victoria Royals.

Canada’s gold medal winning team at last year’s event included current Prince Albert Raiders forward Nolan Allan. The tournament begins this Saturday, April 23.

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