Blades prospect Martiniuk invited to Canada’s U17 Development Camp
Calgary, AB – Saskatoon Blades prospect Kain Martinuik is one of 80 players invited to Hockey Canada’s Under-17 Development Camp later this week. Hockey Canada announced the full camp roster on Tuesday.
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“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to try out for Hockey Canada’s U17 Team,” said Martinuik, “I’m excited to get started.”
The camp is set for Jul. 17 – July. 21 at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, ON. The U17 World Hockey Challenge is held in November, featuring Team Canada White and Team Canada Red. If selected, this year’s tournament would be the first time in Martinuik’s young career representing his country.
The Peachland, BC native was drafted by the Blades in the first round (15th overall) during the 2025 Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft. The 6-foot forward was sensational in his second year at Shattuck St. Mary’s in Minnesota. In 50 games with the U16 AAA team, Martinuik finished fourth in team scoring with 29 goals and 32 assists for 61 points, tacking on 68 penalty minutes as well. The dominant season built off an impressive U14 AAA campaign with Shattuck St. Mary’s in 2024-25, in which Martinuik potted 44 goals and 36 assists for 80 points in 57 games, along with 110 penalty minutes. The left-handed shot finished with one assist in one game at US U16 Nationals as well.
For Hockey Canada’s full U17 development camp roster, click HERE.
