DaSilva named Team Canada head coach for U17 World Challenge

Calgary, AB – Saskatoon Blades Head Coach Dan DaSilva will represent the maple leaf for the first time in his career. Hockey Canada announced Thursday the Saskatoon, SK native will serve as head coach for Team Canada Red at the 2026 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge taking place in Oakville, ON in November. DaSilva enters his third season as the bench boss in Saskatoon. The 41-year-old is 76-50-15 as Blades head coach, five wins coming in an interim role during the 2023-24 season in the absence of then head coach Brennan Sonne at the U17 Hockey Challenge. In his first full…