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Updated 2026-06-18 01:27

Canada's junior men’s team takes part in the IIHF World Junior Championship, gold in 2022, and 2023, bronze in 2026; roster selection is by Hockey Canada, with players from major junior leagues and sometimes NHL-affiliated prospects. The 2025-26 squad was announced with a 25-player roster, aiming for gold on home ice; The goalie position has traditionally been the position with the most competition. Top prospects such as MacKenzie Celebrini and Matthew Poitras are often involved to bolster depth. Even without NHL stars, Canada is described as relentless and ready to defend gold at the world juniors.

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Despite missing NHL stars, 'relentless' Canada ready to defend gold at world juniors

Alan Letang isn't focused on the absences. It doesn't do Canada's head coach any good. "We're missing what we miss," Letang said. "There's nothing we can do about that." The under-20 men's national team will be without a handful of mouth-watering eligible NHLers when it opens the world junior hockey championship Tuesday against Finland. … Despite missing those big names, the group set to hit the ice in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Boxing Day still has plenty to offer. "A team that's over the...

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