World Juniors 2026: Team Canada's Path to Gold

The holiday tradition returns! The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship is taking place in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Team Canada is looking to reclaim global supremacy.

Canada's Preliminary Round Schedule

Group B action takes place at the 3M Arena at Mariucci.

• Dec 26: Canada vs. Czechia (8:30 PM ET)
• Dec 27: Latvia vs. Canada (4:30 PM ET)
• Dec 29: Canada vs. Denmark (8:30 PM ET)
• Dec 31: USA vs. Canada (New Year's Eve Showdown - Time TBD)

Key Storylines

• The Venue: Playing across the border in Minnesota means a hostile but energetic atmosphere.
• The Roster: Canada enters the tournament with a heavy forward group but questions on defense.

Where to Watch

All games will be broadcast live on TSN in Canada and NHL Network in the US.

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