Team Switzerland Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors Alessandro Seren Rosso | December 24, 2025 Once again, the Swiss will bring to the World Juniors a roster with the minimum task of qualifying for the quarterfinals, and with a bit of luck, they have a…
5 Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Junior Championship Dayton Reimer | December 24, 2025 The World Junior Championship is my favourite part of the hockey season. In just a short two and a half weeks, some of the best prospects in the world fight…
Team Germany Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors Alessandro Seren Rosso | December 23, 2025 Team Germany enters the 2026 World Junior Championship as an underdog, likely fighting to avoid relegation, just like last year, when they defeated Kazakhstan 4-3 in the relegation game. That…
2026 World Junior Championship Award Contenders Dayton Reimer | December 23, 2025 After the gold medal has been handed out and the winning team has had time to celebrate, the IIHF directorate concludes the World Junior Championship by announcing its selections for…
Team Sweden Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors Hayley Paljug | December 23, 2025 The 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) is set to take place beginning on Dec. 26, with games running through Jan. 5. The tournament takes place in Minnesota this year, but…
Team Canada Looked Sloppy Pre-WJC Tournament, But Should They Be Worried? Jim Precourt | December 22, 2025 Team Canada had two pre-tournament World Junior Championship games against Sweden in Ontario, which concluded last Saturday. They didn’t count for anything, but it gave the players a chance to…
Breakout & Sleeper Prospects at the 2026 World Juniors Dayton Reimer | December 22, 2025 The 2026 World Junior Championship marks the 50th anniversary of the tournament. Beginning as a way to capitalize on the growing global talent base, the invitational tournament became one of…
2026 NHL Draft-Eligible Players to Watch at the WJC Peter Baracchini | December 21, 2025 With the 2026 NHL Draft scouting season well-under way and scouts tuning into every league and major showcases, none are bigger than the World Junior Championship. Every year, there are…
3 Saskatoon Blades Competing for Germany at the 2026 World Juniors Dayton Reimer | December 21, 2025 The World Junior Championship is a short tournament, so any advantage can be the difference between competing for a medal and going home early. One of the easiest ways to…
Devils’ Simon Nemec’s Brother Slated for Big Role at WJC Ahead of 2026 Draft Daniel Amoia | December 19, 2025 It’s been a whirlwind of a calendar year for New Jersey Devils‘ defenseman Simon Nemec. From being sent down to the American Hockey League (AHL), to becoming an overtime Stanley…
Sharks Rookie Michael Misa’s World Juniors Trip Is What He Needs Right Now Alex Hutton | December 19, 2025 As San Jose Sharks rookie forward Michael Misa completes his return from injury, the team has chosen to send him to Team Canada to play in the World Junior Championship.…
2026 World Junior Championship Pre-Tournament Preview & Schedule Dayton Reimer | December 18, 2025 The World Junior Championship always starts on Dec. 26, and the 2026 tournament in Minneapolis and St. Paul is no exception, with Slovakia and Sweden set to break the ice…