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Updated 2026-06-18 01:27

Canada's junior men’s team participates in the World Junior Championship, gold in 2022, plus 2023, bronze in 2026; Hockey Canada selects rosters, drawing from major junior leagues and sometimes NHL-affiliated prospects. A 25-player roster for 2025-26 was announced, aiming for gold on home ice at home; The goalie position is the most competitive position. Recent coverage notes the team often includes top prospects like MacKenzie Celebrini and Matthew Poitras on loan to strengthen 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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