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Updated 2026-06-18 01:27

Canada's junior men’s team has competed at the IIHF World Junior Championship, took gold in 2022, as well as 2023, bronze in 2026; rosters are selected by Hockey Canada, borrowing from major junior leagues and NHL-affiliated prospects at times. The 2025-26 squad was announced with a 25-player roster, seeking gold on home ice; Goaltending depth remains the most contested spot. Top prospects such as MacKenzie Celebrini and Matthew Poitras are often involved to bolster depth. Despite missing NHL stars, the team 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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