Nine WHL alumni to represent Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off

Calgary, Alta. – Nine WHL alumni will represent Canada at the inaugural 4 Nations Face-off, as Hockey Canada, the National Hockey League, and the National Hockey League Players Association announced the full roster for the tournament, set for February 12 -20, 2025, in Montreal, Que., and Boston, Mass.

2024 Stanley Cup champion Sam Reinhart (West Vancouver, B.C. / Kootenay ICE) leads the charge for Canada. The Florida Panthers star started to fill his trophy case when he won a WHL Championship as a member of the ICE (2010-11). From there, Reinhart was named WHL Rookie of the Year (2011-12), WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player (2013-14), and WHL Player of the Year (2013-14).

In 250 career WHL games, the product of West Vancouver tallied 319 points (120G-199A) and sits as the franchise all-time scoring leader for the Wenatchee Wild / ICE franchise.

Canada’s Roster for 4 Nations Face-Off – WHL Alumni

Last Name	First Name	Last WHL Team	Hometown	Ht	Wt	Pos
Reinhart	Sam	Kootenay ICE	West Vancouver, B.C.	6’1”	196	F
Point	Brayden	Moose Jaw Warriors	Calgary, Alta.	5’10”	178	F
Jarvis	Seth	Portland Winterhawks	Winnipeg, Man.	5’10”	184	F
Hagel	Brandon	Red Deer Rebels	Morinville, Alta.	6’2”	180	F
Stone	Mark	Brandon Wheat Kings	Winnipeg, Man.	6’3”	210	F
Sanheim	Travis	Calgary Hitmen	Elkhorn, Man.	6’4”	222	D
Theodore	Shea	Seattle Thunderbirds	Aldergrove, B.C.	6’2”	197	D
Morrissey	Josh	Kelowna Rockets	Calgary, Alta.	6’0”	195	D
Hill	Adin	Portland Winterhawks	Calgary, Alta.	6’4”	215	G

 

Point, a 28-year-old forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, played 252 career WHL games – all with the Moose Jaw Warriors – recorded 324 points (134G-190A) over his WHL career. During the 2015-16 season, the product of Calgary, Alta., was named to the WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team.

Jarvis, a 22-year-old forward for the Carolina Hurricanes, played 154 career WHL games as a member of the Portland Winterhawks. Hailing from Winnipeg, Man., Jarvis tallied 166 points (73G-93A), was named to the WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team (2019-20), and was named WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player (2019-20).

Hagel, a 26-year-old forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, represents a story of perseverance. Originally selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016 NHL Draft, Hagel went unsigned. In October 2018, he caught the eye of the Chicago Blackhawks, who signed him to a three-year, entry-level contract. The product of Morinville, Alta., proved the Blackhawks were correct in their assessment, as he went on to stack up 102 points (41G-61A) during the 2018-19 WHL campaign. Over 259 career WHL games, Hagel registered 279 points (103G-176A).

Stone, a 32-year-old forward for the Vegas Golden Knights, won a Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023. He got his start as a member of the Brandon Wheat Kings, playing 232 career WHL games in which he collected 296 points (106G-190A). Stone earned the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy as WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player in 2011-12.

Sanheim, a 28-year-old defenceman for the Philadelphia Flyers, was a longtime member of the Calgary Hitmen, playing 186 WHL games and securing 162 points (35G-127A) from 2013 through 2016. During the 2014-15 campaign, Sanheim led all WHL defencemen in scoring with 65 points and was named to the WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team. He was also named a WHL Eastern Conference Second All-Star in 2015-16.

Theodore, a 29-year-old defenceman for the Vegas Golden Knights, skated in 257 career WHL games with the Seattle Thunderbirds, notching 212 points (58G-154A). He led WHL defencemen in scoring and was a WHL Western Conference First Team All-Star in 2013-14. He followed that up in 2014-15 by once again being named a First Team All-Star as he brought him the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the WHL Defenceman of the Year.

Morrissey, a 29-year-old defenceman for the Winnipeg Jets, split his WHL career between the Prince Albert Raiders and Kelowna Rockets. He won a WHL Championship as a member of the Rockets in 2014. Over 249 career WHL games, the smooth-skating product of Calgary registered 196 points (66G-130A). Morrissey was named WHL Scholastic Player of the Year in 2012-13 and was named a WHL All-Star on two occasions.

Hill, a 28-year-old goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights, appeared in 115 career WHL games with the Winterhawks, earning a record of 67-38-6-1 with a 2.86 goals-against average, .919 save percentage, and five shutouts.

Six of the nine WHL alumni named to Canada’s roster have previously represented Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship (Morrissey, Point, Reinhart, Sanheim, Stone, Theodore).

Eight of the nine WHL alumni named to Canada’s roster have previously represented Canada at the IIHF World Championship (Hagel, Hill, Morrissey, Point, Reinhart, Sanheim, Stone, Theodore).

The 23-player roster was selected by general manager Don Sweeney, associate general manager Jim Nill, assistant GM Julien BriseBois, and director of player personnel Kyle Dubas. Head coach Jon Cooper and assistant coaches Bruce Cassidy, Peter DeBoer, Rick Tocchet, and Misha Donskov also provided input.

Nill, who hails from Hanna, Alta., is a WHL alumnus, having played for the Medicine Hat Tigers from 1975 through 1978.

WHL alumni Ryan Getzlaf (Regina, Sask. / Calgary Hitmen) serves as player relations advisor for Hockey Canada and also supported the roster selection process fro Canada.

All four rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off were announced Wednesday afternoon, with Tri-City Americans alumnus Juuso Valimaki (Utah Hockey Club) named to the roster for Finland.

Canada will open the 4 Nations Face-Off against Sweden on February 12, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Canada will then take on the United States on February 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT in Montreal, and Finland on February 17 at 1 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. MT at TD Garden in Boston.

The championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off will be contested February 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT in Boston.

About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.