| Most recent season or competition: 2023 World U-17 Hockey Challenge | |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| First season | 1986 |
| Most recent champion(s) |  Canada White |
| Most titles | Canada Ontario (8) |
| Sponsor(s) | Hockey Canada |
| Related competitions | Canadian Junior Hockey League World Junior A Challenge |
| Official website | World U-17 Hockey Challenge |
The World U-17 Hockey Challenge, originally known as the Quebec Esso Cup, is an international ice hockey tournament held annually in Canada. Prior to 2011,[NB 1] the tournament did not operate during years in which the Canada Winter Games were held. As such, the World Under-17 Challenge was held three out of every four years. It is organized by Hockey Canada and is the first major international competition for male hockey players under the age of 17. The tournament is the first step in Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence and is used to identify players moving on to the U18 and National Junior Team.
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