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…
Team Canada Players to Watch at 2026 World Juniors Jim Precourt | December 18, 2025 Team Canada has officially released their 2026 World Junior Championship roster, and it’s the best it has looked since the United States started ruling the tournament a couple of years…
3 Blues Prospects Who Will Participate in the 2026 World Juniors Anthony Testaguzza | December 16, 2025 The International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) annual World Junior Championship (WJC) tournament showcases all the best drafted and soon-to-be-drafted talent in the world. This year, the St. Louis Blues will…
Canadiens’ Prospect Development Will Be Accelerated by World Juniors Participation Blain Potvin | December 14, 2025 Playing in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) is a major accelerator in a prospect’s path toward becoming an NHL player. It compresses elite development experiences into a short, high-pressure tournament. …
Projecting Team Latvia’s 2026 World Junior Championship Roster Alessandro Seren Rosso | December 14, 2025 Last term, the Latvians completed one of the biggest sensations in the World Junior Championship (WJC), when forward Eriks Mateiko netted the game-winning shootout in the round-robin game over Team…
Maple Leafs’ Danford & Johansson Will Bring Different Skillsets at World Juniors Peter Baracchini | December 14, 2025 With the World Junior Championship just weeks away, the Toronto Maple Leafs may not have quantity in terms of their prospects attending the event, but they will have quality. Canada…
3 Biggest Snubs From Canada’s WJC Roster Zander Manning | December 12, 2025 While most rosters for the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship have been finalized, it’s also important to take note of who could impact the way their…
Senators Prospect Logan Hensler Is Primed for a Big Role at World Juniors Dayton Reimer | December 10, 2025 Despite having a stronger prospect pool than they’ve had in years, the Ottawa Senators only have one prospect heading to the 2026 World Junior Championship later this month. Part of…
Projecting Switzerland’s Roster for the 2026 World Junior Championship Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | December 8, 2025 The World Junior Championships (WJC) is right around the corner now, and although Switzerland lost out in the Quarterfinals the last couple of seasons, they’ll once again be looking to…
