2026 NHL Draft-Eligible Players to Watch at the WJC
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…
Category Archives: World Junior Hockey Championship
3 Saskatoon Blades Competing for Germany at the 2026 World Juniors
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…
2026 World Juniors Rosters by NHL Team
Now that most national teams have submitted their final rosters for the 2026 World Junior Championship, it’s time to take a look at all the prospects competing in this year’s…
Devils’ Simon Nemec’s Brother Slated for Big Role at WJC Ahead of 2026 Draft
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
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.…
Team Canada Players to Watch at 2026 World Juniors
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…
2026 World Junior Championship Pre-Tournament Preview & Schedule
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…
Canadiens’ Prospect Development Will Be Accelerated by World Juniors Participation
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
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…
2026 World Junior Championship Team Finland Final Roster
The silver medalists from the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC), Finland, announced its 25-man roster for this year’s tournament. There wasn’t much of a surprise about who was included on…