10 Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors
The 2026 World Junior Championship tournament has returned to the United States for the 50th edition of one of hockey’s most prestigious tournaments. The USA is looking to capture a…
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2026 World Juniors Day 1 Preview: Teams Look to Start Strong in Group Play
The 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) finally kicks off with four games in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The two-time reigning champions, the United States, are looking to win their third tournament in…
Team USA Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors
Team USA finalized their roster for the World Junior Championship on Dec. 23. As expected, several players have been drafted into the NHL, giving new head coach Bob Motzko a…
Team Slovakia Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors
After dropping their quarterfinal game to Finland at the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC), Slovakia has a handful of holes to fill in its roster. With a solid mix of…
Oilers Prospect Asher Barnett Named to USA’s World Junior Roster
Only a few months ago, it appeared very unlikely that the Edmonton Oilers would not have any of their prospects playing in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. But…
2026 World Junior Championship Team Switzerland Final Roster
The 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) is just days away, and teams are making their last cuts and posting their final rosters. Switzerland won just one game in last year’s…
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Fan Guide to the 2026 World Juniors
Entering the holiday break, the Toronto Maple Leafs own a 16-15-5 record and sit 15th of 16 teams in the Eastern Conference. The club has gone 5-10-0 on the road…
Team Denmark Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors
Team Denmark returns to the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) for the first time since 2019, when they were relegated following a 2-0 loss to Kazakhstan to cap off a…
Team Finland’s Players to Watch at 2026 World Juniors
Team Finland made a spectacular run to the silver medal at the 2025 World Junior Championship behind Petteri Rimpinen’s goaltending and timely scoring. The Nordic nation returns to the World…
Team Czechia Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors
Heading into the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC), Czechia is looking to ride the momentum of last year’s finish, when they upset Sweden to win bronze, thanks to Eduard Sale…