Latest News About Maple Leaf junior team World Junior gold times

Updated 2026-06-18 01:27

Canada's junior men’s team participates in the World Junior Championship, took gold in 2022, as well as 2023, bronze in 2026; rosters are selected by Hockey Canada, with players from major junior leagues and sometimes NHL-affiliated prospects. The 2025-26 team featured 25 players, seeking gold on home ice; Goaltending 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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