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Updated 2026-06-18 01:27

Canada's junior men’s team takes part in the IIHF World Junior Championship, winning gold in 2022, plus 2023, bronze in 2026; Hockey Canada selects rosters, borrowing from major junior leagues and NHL-affiliated prospects at times. The 2025-26 squad was announced with a 25-player roster, aiming for gold on home ice; Goaltending remains the most contested spot. News notes include MacKenzie Celebrini and Matthew Poitras among on-loan players to deepen the roster. NHL absences aside, Canada remains relentless and prepared 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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