Top Draft choice openly states he wants to be picked by a Canadian team
"I want to bring a Stanley Cup back to my country."
www.hockeyfeed.comHere’s the latest I could gather from recent outlets about Carson Carels:
- A Jan 17, 2026 game recap highlighted Carels scoring an overtime winner for the Prince George Cougars against the Kelowna Rockets, showcasing his clutch play in overtime. The report notes he delivered the OT goal on a pass from Kooper Gizowski, with the Cougars winning 3-2. This appears to be a WHL regular-season game in Kelowna.[1]
- A March 22, 2026 Hockey News article discussed Winnipeg Jets interest in Carson Carels as a potential franchise cornerstone, noting his performance in the Prince George Cougars and his standout WHL season tally (high point totals and playmaking from the blue line).[2]
- Additional WHL coverage in 2025-2026 mentions Carels’ progression as a young defenseman who has been trusted in power play roles and has grown from his rookie season, including his leadership role as an assistant captain and strong point production in the 2024-25 season.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to a specific aspect (e.g., game-by-game updates, draft rumors, or international play) or pull the latest updates and provide brief summaries with source links.