Team Switzerland Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors
Once again, the Swiss will bring to the World Juniors a roster with the minimum task of qualifying for the quarterfinals, and with a bit of luck, they have a…
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2026 World Junior Championship Team Latvia Final Roster
After pulling off one of the biggest upsets in recent memory at the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC), beating Canada in group play, Latvia will have a tough time replacing…
5 Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Junior Championship
The World Junior Championship is my favourite part of the hockey season. In just a short two and a half weeks, some of the best prospects in the world fight…
Team Germany Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors
Team Germany enters the 2026 World Junior Championship as an underdog, likely fighting to avoid relegation, just like last year, when they defeated Kazakhstan 4-3 in the relegation game. That…
2026 World Junior Championship Team Slovakia Final Roster
After claiming two victories in the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC), Slovakia looks to build off that at this year’s tournament in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They will face an uphill battle,…
2026 World Junior Championship Team Slovakia Final Roster
After claiming two victories in the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC), Slovakia looks to build off that at this year’s tournament in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They will face an uphill battle,…
2026 World Junior Championship Award Contenders
After the gold medal has been handed out and the winning team has had time to celebrate, the IIHF directorate concludes the World Junior Championship by announcing its selections for…
Team Sweden Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors
The 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) is set to take place beginning on Dec. 26, with games running through Jan. 5. The tournament takes place in Minnesota this year, but…
Team Canada Looked Sloppy Pre-WJC Tournament, But Should They Be Worried?
Team Canada had two pre-tournament World Junior Championship games against Sweden in Ontario, which concluded last Saturday. They didn’t count for anything, but it gave the players a chance to…
Breakout & Sleeper Prospects at the 2026 World Juniors
The 2026 World Junior Championship marks the 50th anniversary of the tournament. Beginning as a way to capitalize on the growing global talent base, the invitational tournament became one of…