Celebrini, along with New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat, Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson, Los Angeles Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper and Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson are the six players on the Olympic roster who did not play for Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off this past February.

In total, nine former WHLers have been named to Team Canada. On top of the players, the team also includes former Medicine Hat Tigers forward Jim Nill, who will serve as the Assistant General Manager. Below are the nine former WHLers who have made Team Canada.

Unless he finds his way onto the team as an injury replacement, Bedard will have to wait until Nice, France, in 2030.

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard was off to a great start, prompting speculation about whether he would be named to Canada's Olympic team. Then he suffered a fluke injury on Dec. 12 that will keep him out until sometime in the new year.