Overview
- Canada finalized a staff featuring assistants Drew Bannister, Rob Cookson and Patrice Lefebvre, with Jeremy Coupal as video coach.
- The Spengler Cup runs Dec. 26–31 in Davos, with Canada opening against the U.S. Collegiate Selects on Dec. 26 and facing HC Davos next based on the result.
- Bergevin said Therrien’s NHL résumé and the staff’s experience across the NHL, AHL, Europe and international play make them strong leaders for the event.
- Canada is chasing its first Spengler Cup title since 2019 and is tied with HC Davos for a record 19 championships.
- The roster has not been announced and is expected to draw largely from European leagues, with possible AHL or NCAA additions, and the field includes HC Sparta Prague, IFK Helsinki and defending champion HC Fribourg-Gotteron.