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Peterborough Petes forward Adam Novotný has been selected to represent Team CHL at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge next month.
The event will see top 2026 NHL Draft-eligible players from the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL face off against the U.S. National Under-18 Team in a two-game series, taking place November 25 in Calgary and November 26 in Lethbridge.
Novotný, from Kobylice, Czechia, joins 21 other CHL players for the showcase. He currently leads the Petes in goals with seven and ranks second in points with 13 through 14 games.
“The CHL USA Prospects Challenge is a tremendous opportunity for our top draft-eligible players to compete against elite competition from the U.S. National Under-18 Team while showcasing the strength of our player development system across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL,” said CHL president Dan MacKenzie. “We’re proud of each of these players for earning this opportunity and congratulate them on being selected to represent the CHL at this prestigious event, which shines a light on the next generation of NHL talent.”
Team CHL head coach Willie Desjardins added, “The Team CHL coaching staff is thrilled to have such a deep, talented roster for the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge. We look forward to coaching the best of the best players from across the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.”
The Petes return to action Thursday night when they host the London Knights for their Halloween game at the Memorial Centre, with puck drop scheduled for 7:05pm.
You can listen to Peterborough Kia Petes Hockey on Freq 90.5 with coverage getting underway just before 7pm.
