Prince Albert, SK –  Prince Albert Raiders Head Coach Ryan McDonald was named to the coaching staff for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge Presented By Primaris.

McDonald will serve as an assistant coach for the team, which is the same group that led Team Canada to capture the gold medal at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in the summer.

“It’s a tremendous honour and a privilege to be named to the coaching staff of Team CHL,” said McDonald. “I’m very excited to get to Québec and work with some of the top prospects in our league.”

Ryan Oulahen of the OHL’s North Bay Battalion will serve as Team CHL’s head coach. Brad MacKenzie (Halifax Mooseheads) and former Raider Kyle Chipchura (Edmonton Oil Kings) will also be assistant coaches. Matthew Smith (Newfoundland Regiment) and Yanick Lemay (Drummoundville Voltigeurs) are the team’s video coach and general manager, respectively.

The 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge Presented By Primaris will be held in Chicoutimi and Québec City on December 1 and 2.

The Raiders hit the road for a pair of games in Alberta this weekend, beginning on Friday night in Lethbridge against the Hurricanes. Game time is 7 p.m. Nick Nielsen has the call on Friday night on Beach Radio, or the game can be streamed on the WHL’s YouTube channel.

The next Raiders’ home game is on Friday, October 16 when the Moose Jaw Warriors visit the Art Hauser Centre. Puck drop is 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Raiders Office or at sasktix.ca.