2025-26 National Junior Team

Gavin McKenna finished with a goal and three assists, Michael Hage recorded four helpers and Canada doubled up Finland 6-3 to win the bronze medal in Minnesota.
In celebration of the 50th edition of the World Juniors, take a facts-and-figures look at the history of Team Canada.
Connor Bedard shares the memories of his overtime winner in the quarterfinals at the 2023 World Juniors in Halifax.
John Tavares shares the memories of his hat trick in a win over the U.S. on New Year’s Eve at the 2009 World Juniors.
From the backyard rink in Thunder Bay to a second World Juniors, Carter George keeps it simple—just stop the puck.
Brad Marchand shares the memories of his goal and leap into the stands in the semifinals at the 2008 World Juniors.
Twenty-seven players – representing six Members – will start the journey to the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
The IIHF World Junior Championship will return to the Prairies in 2027, with Edmonton and Red Deer welcoming the world.
Canada’s road to the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship will begin Dec. 12 at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls.
Forty-four players will begin the road to the 2026 World Juniors at the Summer Showcase in Minneapolis.
Dale Hunter will be joined by associate coach Misha Donskov and assistants Brad Lauer and Gardiner MacDougall.
Mike Johnston, Yanick Lemay and Mark Hunter will lead Canada’s U17, U18 and U20 programs in the 2025-26 season.
Dale Hunter will serve as head coach at the World Juniors, while Mark Hunter will be part of the management group.
From No. 1 to No. 222, the 2025 NHL Draft was all about Canadian hockey – 85 players representing 10 Members.
Long-time junior hockey executive Alan Millar will serve as the first general manager of the Program of Excellence.
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World Juniors
Ivankovic made 31 saves, but Canada was edged by the Czechs.
Fourteen players recorded points to help Canada move into the semis.
Beaudoin and Martin scored 2G each to lead Canada atop Group B.
McKenna scored a hat trick to help Canada stay unbeaten in Group B.
Hage scored 44 seconds into OT to lead the Canadians to a second win.
Parekh scored 2G to help Canada outlast the Czechs in the opener.
Road to the World Juniors
Iginla, McKenna and Martone each scored twice to finish exhibition play.
Iginla and Cootes scored, but Canada was doubled up by the Swedes.
Martin scored both goals to lead Canada to a victory in Kitchener.
Summer Showcase

Kindel, O'Brien and Vanacker had 1G 1A apiece in the Summer Showcase finale.

Four different players scored, but Canada fell to Sweden in Minnesota.
Martone, Hage and Beaudoin scored, but Canada fell to the Finns.

Lindstrom scored twice and Wetsch had the shootout winner for White.

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2026 WJC: CAN 6 – FIN 3 (Bronze Medal)
McKenna (1G 3A) and Hage (4A) led Canada to the bronze medal.
2026 WJC: CZE 6 – CAN 4 (Semifinal)
Ivankovic made 31 saves, but Canada was edged by the Czechs.
2026 WJC: CAN 7 – SVK 1 (Quarterfinal)
Fourteen players recorded points to help Canada move into the semis.
2026 WJC: CAN 7 – FIN 4 (Preliminary)
Beaudoin and Martin scored 2G each to lead Canada atop Group B.
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