Byfield, Byram among 46 invited to Canada's world junior camp

Hockey Canada has announced invitations for 46 players to attend selection camp for the 2021 world juniors in Edmonton.

2020 No. 2 overall pick Quinton Byfield, prized Colorado Avalanche prospect Bowen Byram, and presumptive 2022 No. 1 pick Shane Wright were among the invitees.

The training camp will start Nov. 16 in Red Deer, Alberta, and end Dec. 13. The selection process will occur while the CHL and its umbrella leagues remain in flux regarding a safe return to play following the pandemic-induced pause. The QMJHL is back in action for the 2020-21 campaign, but the WHL and OHL aren't slated to return until Jan. 8 and Feb. 4, respectively.

Canada won its 18th gold medal at the last world juniors, the most of any country.

Here's a look at all the players invited:

Forwards

The Chicago Blackhawks will loan forward Kirby Dach to Team Canada for the tournament, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. The 19-year-old is a virtual lock to make the final squad, as he posted 23 points in 64 games during a promising rookie campaign in 2019-20.

Defense

Goalies