How to watch the 2026 Prospect Challenge

Gatineau, Sept. 12, 2026 – The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club is set to hit the ice for the 2026 Prospect Challenge at the Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau, Que. on Sept. 12-13.

How to watch

This link will be active when our stream goes LIVE at 12 PM CT.
🎥 https://www.nhl.com/jets/video/winnipeg-jets-live-stream-6336966650112

Prospect Challenge roster

The group traveled to Gatineau yesterday following a practice at hockey for all centre.

Players suiting up for the Jets in this year's Prospect Challenge include 2026 NHL Draft first-round pick Viggo Björck, and 2023 NHL Draft first-round picks Colby Barlow and Brayden Yager. The roster also features three of the six other players selected by Winnipeg in this June’s draft: goaltender Samuel Hrenák (third round) and defencemen Alexandre Taillefer (fifth round), and Alofa Tunoa Ta’amu (seventh round).

Prospect Challenge schedule

This will be the second straight year the Jets take part in a prospect tournament that features the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Winnipeg played Montreal and Ottawa in the 2025 Prospect Showdown in Montreal, Que.