Hockey Canada recently announced the three Canadian rosters competing at the 2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, Nov. 2-9 in Medicine Hat and Swift Current.
With tournament action set to kick off this weekend, the three teams will match up against the Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Sweden and the United States as they compete for a gold medal.
A total of 24 OHL players are spread out over the three rosters, including Spitfire rookie forward Wyatt Johnston.
Johnston says he's looking forward to playing in the tournament for Team Canada.
"It's really exciting, and I'm so excited and honoured to have the chance to represent my country so I'm just really excited for the opportunity to have," he says.
Johnston is on Team Canada Red, along with other OHL'ers including Jacob Holmes (Soo Greyhounds), Connor Punnett (Saginaw Spirit), Ethan Burroughs (Owen Sound Attack), and Braeden Kressler (Flint Firebirds).
Johnston tells AM800 Sports he is familiar with some of his teammates.
"I don't know too many of the guys from out west and Quebec on my team, but I do know a few of the OHL guys so I'm not really sure where I'll fit in but it doesn't even matter I'm just excited to represent my county," he adds.
Prior to the start of play, the teams will take to the ice for pre-tournament games Thursday, October 31 at 7 p.m.
Team Canada Black will match up against Finland, Team Canada White will face off against Russia and Team Canada Red will meet the United States at the Canalta Centre in Medicine Hat.