TORONTO,ontario – Powered by TELUS,Hockey Canada has unveiled 27 players who will take part in Canada’s National Junior Team training camp at the gale Center in Niagara falls,Ontario,prior to the start of the 2026 IIHF World Junior championship,Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
The initial roster, which includes three goaltenders, nine defencemen and 15 forwards was selected by National Junior Team general manager Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON), head scout Byron Bonora (Brooks, AB) and Mark Hunter (Petrolia, ON/London, OHL), U20 lead with the Program of Excellence management group, with input from Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations, and Benoit Roy (Sudbury, ON), director of hockey operations.
Head coach Dale Hunter (Petrolia, ON/London, OHL), associate coach Misha Donskov (London, ON), and assistant coaches Brad Lauer (Humboldt, SK/Spokane, WHL) and Gardiner MacDougall (Bedeque, PE/Moncton, QMJHL), as well as goaltending consultant Dan De palma (Kamloops, BC/Kamloops, WHL), also provided input.
“We are extremely excited to unveil the 27 players who will begin the road to the world Juniors at training camp in Niagara Falls,” said millar. “This group represents the very best of Canadian junior hockey-skill, speed, sense, character, and a strong commitment to team success and the pride in representing Canada at this prestigious world championship.Our staff has worked tirelessly to identify a roster that embodies the identity we want Canada to play, and we’re confident these athletes are ready for the challenge ahead. This process and team build came with many difficult decisions. We are confident in this group as we begin our preparations for Minneapolis on December 12.”
Hockey Canada will continue to work with National Hockey League (NHL) teams regarding players who are eligible for the IIHF World Junior Championship, and roster additions will be announced as necessary, pending player availability.
2026 IIHF World Junior Championship Broadcast and Ticket data
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship will be broadcast extensively by TSN and RDS, the official broadcast partners of Hockey Canada, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The networks will cover all 29 tournament games, as well as Team Canada’s first two pre-tournament contests. Fans can also plan ahead to attend the 2027 tournament in Edmonton & Red Deer by signing up for the World Junior Priority Draw.
Broadcast Details:
TSN and RDS will provide comprehensive coverage of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, ensuring fans across Canada can follow all the action. All 29 tournament games, along with Team Canada’s pre-tournament schedule, will be available to watch on these networks.https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2026/wm20
Ticket Information for 2027:
Hockey Canada is offering fans the opportunity to secure tickets for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be hosted in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. Due to anticipated high demand, fans are encouraged to sign up for the 2027 World Junior Priority Draw for free.This draw provides the best chance to obtain tickets and support Team Canada on home ice. https://hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2026-27/tickets
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