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CTV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
World Junior Summer Showcase roster includes hockey players from Kitchener and Brantford
Kitchener Rangers defenceman Cameron Reid and Brantford Bulldogs players Owen Protz, Jake O'Brien and Marek Vanacker are seen in this undated collage (Courtesy: OHL). The long-awaited World Junior Summer Showcase is underway in Minneapolis, Minn., and several Ontario Hockey League (OHL) players from Kitchener and Brantford are among those taking part. The annual event serves as an evaluation camp for players aiming to earn a spot on their national team for the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Hockey Championship, set to begin in December. Players from Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland have been invited to represent their respective countries. This year, Hockey Canada selected 44 players from across the country to participate. Among them are Kitchener Rangers defenceman Cameron Reid and Brantford Bulldogs players Owen Protz, Jake O'Brien and Marek Vanacker. Throughout the week, athletes will take part in practices, scrimmages and three exhibition games against international opponents. Participants are split into two teams—Red and White—for internal matchups, including an intrasquad game scheduled for July 29. Canada is then set to face Finland on July 30, Sweden on Aug. 1 and the United States on Aug. 2. The IIHF uses a three-point system during competition: three points are awarded to the team that wins in regulation, one point each if the game is tied after regulation and an additional point to the winner of a five-minute overtime or shootout. Guelph Storm forward Jett Luchanko was also invited by Hockey Canada but was unable to attend the showcase. The World Junior Summer Showcase wraps up on Aug. 2. The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship will run from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.
The Province
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Province
'Largest hockey player on the planet': What we know about the 7-foot defenceman heading to Ontario
Here's what we know about the 273-pound hockey player Alexander Karmanov has been drafted by the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs. Photo by Brantford Bulldogs / X An Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team has drafted a seven-foot-tall defenceman. The Brantford Bulldogs selected Alexander Karmanov during the 2025 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft and referred to him as 'the largest hockey player on the planet' in a social media post announcing him as the 172nd overall selection. Here's what we know about the 273-pound hockey player. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Karmanov was born in Chisinau, Moldova, on March 22, 2008. The 17-year-old is both Moldovan and Russian. According to the Brantford Bulldogs he is the first Moldovan player ever selected in the CHL Import Draft and the first to play for the team and in the OHL. Why did Karmanov choose hockey over basketball? Given Karmanov's extreme height, some have wondered why the young athlete didn't choose basketball. While there is no official statement from Karmanov as to why he would pick hockey over basketball, on his Instagram account, Karmanov has pictures from 2013 of him playing hockey, showing his interest in the sport from a young age. Who is the tallest player in the NHL? While Karmanov may be the tallest hockey player in history, the National Hockey League (NHL) record is maintained by Zdeno Chara. The six-foot-nine player retired from the league in 2022. Matt Rempe, the 23-year-old Canadian centre for the New York Rangers, has the record for the tallest active NHL player, at six-foot-nine. This could change as Karmanov is eligible for the 2026 NHL draft. Where did Karmanov play before coming to Canada? Karmanov played in the Russian and Belarusian leagues during the 2023-2024 season. For the 2024-2025 season, he moved to the United States to play for the under 16 AAA Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights. In 2024 he announced his commitment to play Division I hockey for Penn State University starting in 2027 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Although Karmanov has been breaking records because of his height, some Canadian athletes are not far behind, including Rempe, who was born in Calgary. Another tall Canadian making history in the sports world is tennis player Gabriel Diallo. The 23-year-old born in Montreal, Que., stands at six-foot-eight and became the fourth Canadian ATP Tour Champion this century, in June 2025. In the NBA, 23-year-old Torontonian Zach Edey is considered the tallest player of the 2024-2025 season, at seven-foot-fou. He is playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. At seven-foot-nine, Olivier Rioux, a 19-year-old basketball player from Terrebonne, Que., who is currently playing at the University of Florida in the NCAA, takes the title of world's tallest teen. The next generation of tall Canadian players continues to grow, as basketball player Jérémy Gohier stands at seven-foot-four at just 14-years-old and dreams of playing in the NBA. Vancouver Canucks World Vancouver Whitecaps News News
Global News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Global News
‘Largest hockey player on the planet' may be headed to Ontario Hockey League
The CHL held its annual import draft on Wednesday and the Brantford Bulldogs selected a giant presence for their blue line in seven-foot defenceman Alexander Karmanov. 'The largest hockey player on the planet is on his way to #BFD,' the team said on X. Karmanov, who hails from Chisinau in Moldova, weighs in at an impressive 273 pounds. He spent last season playing in the U.S. for the Wilkes Barre Scranton Jr. Knights under-16 team, where he recorded 11 goals, 12 assists and 60 penalty minutes in 20 games. The tallest player in NHL history is Ottawa Senators legend Zdeno Chara. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Having already drawn headlines around the world for surpassing even Hall of Fame defenseman Zdeno Chara's 6'9″ frame, the towering left shot blueliner will look to work his way to wearing black & gold of his own with the Brantford Bulldogs,' a release from the team offered. Story continues below advertisement Karmanov, who was born in March 2008, is reportedly committed to play hockey at Penn State University and is NHL draft eligible in 2026. CHL teams were allowed to have two non-North American players on their roster every year but that number was recently increased to allow for a third next season. The CHL annually holds a draft among all of the teams from the QMJHL, OHL and WHL to select the rights to players from overseas. Not all those drafted will ever play major junior hockey in Canada, as teams still need to sign the players.
Edmonton Journal
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
'Largest hockey player on the planet': What we know about the 7-foot defenceman heading to Ontario
Article content An Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team has drafted a seven-foot-tall defenceman. The Brantford Bulldogs selected Alexander Karmanov during the 2025 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft and referred to him as 'the largest hockey player on the planet' in a social media post announcing him as the 172nd overall selection. Here's what we know about the 273-pound hockey player. Article content Article content Karmanov was born in Chisinau, Moldova, on March 22, 2008. The 17-year-old is both Moldovan and Russian. According to the Brantford Bulldogs he is the first Moldovan player ever selected in the CHL Import Draft and the first to play for the team and in the OHL. Article content Why did Karmanov choose hockey over basketball? Article content Given Karmanov's extreme height, some have wondered why the young athlete didn't choose basketball. While there is no official statement from Karmanov as to why he would pick hockey over basketball, on his Instagram account, Karmanov has pictures from 2013 of him playing hockey, showing his interest in the sport from a young age. Article content Who is the tallest player in the NHL? Article content While Karmanov may be the tallest hockey player in history, the National Hockey League (NHL) record is maintained by Zdeno Chara. The six-foot-nine player retired from the league in 2022. Matt Rempe, the 23-year-old Canadian centre for the New York Rangers, has the record for the tallest active NHL player, at six-foot-nine. This could change as Karmanov is eligible for the 2026 NHL draft. Article content Where did Karmanov play before coming to Canada? Article content Karmanov played in the Russian and Belarusian leagues during the 2023-2024 season. For the 2024-2025 season, he moved to the United States to play for the under 16 AAA Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights. In 2024 he announced his commitment to play Division I hockey for Penn State University starting in 2027 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Article content Article content With the 172nd overall selection in the 2025 #CHLImportDraft the Brantford Bulldogs are proud to select 7'0" - 273lbs defenseman Alexander Karmanov! The largest hockey player on the planet is on his way to #BFD. #OHL — Brantford Bulldogs (@BulldogsOHL) July 2, 2025 Article content Who are some other tall athletes linked to Canada? Article content Although Karmanov has been breaking records because of his height, some Canadian athletes are not far behind, including Rempe, who was born in Calgary. Article content Another tall Canadian making history in the sports world is tennis player Gabriel Diallo. The 23-year-old born in Montreal, Que., stands at six-foot-eight and became the fourth Canadian ATP Tour Champion this century, in June 2025. Article content In the NBA, 23-year-old Torontonian Zach Edey is considered the tallest player of the 2024-2025 season, at seven-foot-fou. He is playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. Article content At seven-foot-nine, Olivier Rioux, a 19-year-old basketball player from Terrebonne, Que., who is currently playing at the University of Florida in the NCAA, takes the title of world's tallest teen.
Vancouver Sun
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
'Largest hockey player on the planet': What we know about the 7-foot defenceman heading to Ontario
An Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team has drafted a seven-foot-tall defenceman. The Brantford Bulldogs selected Alexander Karmanov during the 2025 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft and referred to him as 'the largest hockey player on the planet' in a social media post announcing him as the 172nd overall selection. Here's what we know about the 273-pound hockey player. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Karmanov was born in Chisinau, Moldova, on March 22, 2008. The 17-year-old is both Moldovan and Russian. According to the Brantford Bulldogs he is the first Moldovan player ever selected in the CHL Import Draft and the first to play for the team and in the OHL. Given Karmanov's extreme height, some have wondered why the young athlete didn't choose basketball. While there is no official statement from Karmanov as to why he would pick hockey over basketball, on his Instagram account, Karmanov has pictures from 2013 of him playing hockey, showing his interest in the sport from a young age. While Karmanov may be the tallest hockey player in history, the National Hockey League (NHL) record is maintained by Zdeno Chara. The six-foot-nine player retired from the league in 2022. Matt Rempe, the 23-year-old Canadian centre for the New York Rangers, has the record for the tallest active NHL player, at six-foot-nine. This could change as Karmanov is eligible for the 2026 NHL draft. Karmanov played in the Russian and Belarusian leagues during the 2023-2024 season. For the 2024-2025 season, he moved to the United States to play for the under 16 AAA Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights. In 2024 he announced his commitment to play Division I hockey for Penn State University starting in 2027 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). With the 172nd overall selection in the 2025 #CHLImportDraft the Brantford Bulldogs are proud to select 7'0" - 273lbs defenseman Alexander Karmanov! The largest hockey player on the planet is on his way to #BFD . #OHL Although Karmanov has been breaking records because of his height, some Canadian athletes are not far behind, including Rempe, who was born in Calgary. Another tall Canadian making history in the sports world is tennis player Gabriel Diallo. The 23-year-old born in Montreal, Que., stands at six-foot-eight and became the fourth Canadian ATP Tour Champion this century, in June 2025. In the NBA, 23-year-old Torontonian Zach Edey is considered the tallest player of the 2024-2025 season, at seven-foot-fou. He is playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. At seven-foot-nine, Olivier Rioux, a 19-year-old basketball player from Terrebonne, Que., who is currently playing at the University of Florida in the NCAA, takes the title of world's tallest teen. The next generation of tall Canadian players continues to grow, as basketball player Jérémy Gohier stands at seven-foot-four at just 14-years-old and dreams of playing in the NBA.
