Canada Region LLWS 2026: Little Mountain Little League Vancouver, British Columbia
Little Mountain Little League from Vancouver, British Columbia, represents Canada at the 2026 Little League World Series. They enter Williamsport with an 8-0 Regional record after winning the Canadian championship 4-0 over Ottawa West Little League. Manager Brad Dorwart leads this experienced team to Pennsylvania.
| Team | Little Mountain Little League |
| City | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Region | Canada |
| Regional Record | 8-0 |
| LLWS Opener | August 19 at 5:00 PM ET vs Asia-Pacific |
| Venue | Volunteer Stadium, Game 3 |
| TV | ESPN |
| Manager | Brad Dorwart |
Little Mountain LL returns to Williamsport for the second consecutive year. They also appeared at the LLWS in 2010, 2022, and 2025, making 2026 their fourth overall appearance. Canada enters the 2026 LLWS for the 66th time in program history.
Canada opens the tournament on August 19 at 5:00 PM ET against South Korea’s West Seoul (B) Little League. They play Game 3 at Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport. ESPN broadcasts the game live across the United States that evening.
Little Mountain LL – Full 2026 LLWS Roster
| # | Player | Position(s) | Bats | Throws | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Ross | 2B | R | R | 5’0″ |
| 2 | Daniel Huang | OF / C | R | R | 4’10” |
| 3 | Cruz Krpan | SS / P | R | R | 5’3″ |
| 6 | Jason Mezzarobba | C | R | R | 5’2″ |
| 7 | Felix Hoyano | 3B / P | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 8 | Lucas Izen | LF / CF | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 9 | Connor Matsuda | LF | L | R | 5’2″ |
| 10 | Leo McTaggart | RF / 1B | L | R | 5’9″ |
| 12 | Kian Sandhu | OF / P / 3B | R | R | 5’6″ |
| 16 | Jean Ramos | P / OF | R | R | 5’9″ |
| 19 | Jacob Massel | 1B / P | R | R | 5’7″ |
| 22 | Sha Hassko | P / 1B | R | R | 5’10” |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Brad Dorwart |
| Coach | Kevin Smith |
| Coach | Llory Yip |
Two left-handed power bats, Leo McTaggart and Connor Matsuda, both bat left-handed. McTaggart, at 5’9 plays right field and first base. Left-handed hitters carry a natural edge against right-handed pitchers at the LLWS. Canada’s two left-handed bats give manager Brad Dorwart lineup flexibility in key matchups throughout the tournament.
Key Players for Little Mountain LL at the LLWS
Sha Hassko – #22
P / 1B · Bats R · Throws R · 5’10
Hassko is the tallest player on Canada’s roster at 5’10. He pitches and plays first base, combining size and athleticism across two demanding roles. His height gives him natural leverage on the pitching mound and a long reach at first base. Canada will count on Hassko as a primary pitching option at Williamsport throughout the tournament.
Leo McTaggart – #10
RF / 1B · Bats L · Throws R · 5’9
McTaggart is Canada’s tallest position player at 5’9. He bats left and throws right, playing right field and first base. His left-handed bat gives Canada a key advantage against right-handed pitching at the LLWS level. McTaggart’s size and reach in right field make him a defensive standout at Volunteer Stadium.
Jean Ramos – #16
P / OF · Bats R · Throws R · 5’9
Ramos pitches and plays outfield for Canada at 5’9. His combination of mound presence and outfield athleticism gives manager Brad Dorwart maximum flexibility throughout the LLWS rotation. Canada’s 8-0 regional record reflects the depth of pitching across their staff, and Ramos forms a key part of that rotation entering Williamsport.
Kian Sandhu – #12
OF / P / 3B · Bats R · Throws R · 5’6
Sandhu is Canada’s most versatile player, listed at three positions: outfield, pitcher, and third base. His ability to fill multiple roles across the field keeps him in the lineup on any given day at Williamsport. Canada’s 8-0 regional run required contributions from versatile players like Sandhu, who can adjust based on each opponent.
Cruz Krpan – #3
SS / P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’3
Krpan handles shortstop and pitching for Canada, covering the two most demanding positions on the field. A shortstop requires exceptional range, quick hands, and arm strength on throws across the infield. His dual role as a pitcher adds another arm to Canada’s deep rotation heading into the first round at Volunteer Stadium.
Little Mountain LL Canada Regional Record – 8-0
Little Mountain LL went 8-0 through the Canada Regional Tournament held in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. They won every game in the bracket without a single loss and beat Ottawa West Little League 4-0 in the championship game to secure Canada’s LLWS berth.
An 8-0 regional record is one of the strongest entering the 2026 LLWS. Most teams play five or six regional games before reaching Williamsport. Canada’s eight-game regional schedule reflects its comprehensive national qualifying process across all Canadian provinces each summer.
| Stage | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Pool Play | 7-0 | Wins over Alberta, Quebec, the British Columbia host, Atlantic, Ontario, and other provincial champions. |
| Championship Final | Win, 4-0 vs Ottawa West LL | Shut out Ontario’s Ottawa West LL to secure the Canada Region title. |
| Final Record | 8-0 | Canada’s final team was confirmed for the 2026 Little League World Series on August 12. |
Little Mountain Little League – LLWS History
Little Mountain Little League first appeared at the LLWS in 2010. Their 2022 appearance marked a return to Williamsport after a 12-year gap. They returned again in 2025 and now bring back-to-back appearances into the 2026 tournament. No other Canadian program has matched their recent run of LLWS appearances.
Canada holds direct entry into the LLWS each year, meaning they skip regional qualifying in other international brackets. Their national championship determines Canada’s representative, and Little Mountain LL has won that title four times since 2010. Vancouver’s baseball culture continues to produce elite Little League programs year after year.
TSN broadcasts Canada’s LLWS games: Canadian fans can watch Little Mountain LL compete at Williamsport on TSN, which carries LLWS coverage for Canadian viewers. US fans watch all games on ESPN. Canada faces South Korea in Game 3 on August 19 at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN at Volunteer Stadium.
Canada Region LLWS 2026 Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | August 19 | 5:00 PM | Asia-Pacific (South Korea) | Volunteer Stadium | ESPN |
| Subsequent games depend on results. Updated after each game. | |||||
Conclusion
Little Mountain Little League from Vancouver, British Columbia, represents Canada at the 2026 LLWS. They went 8-0 Through the Canadian Regional Tournament and beat Ottawa West LL 4-0 in the championship. This marks their fourth LLWS appearance and Canada’s 66th overall trip to Williamsport.
Watch Sha Hassko at 5’10 on the mound, Leo McTaggart’s left-handed bat at first base, and Jean Ramos in the pitching rotation. Canada opens against South Korea on August 19 at 5:00 PM ET at Volunteer Stadium on ESPN.
