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Flames Prospects Zayne Parekh and Cole Reschny Named to Canada’s World Juniors Camp

A trimmed camp roster heightens competition for spots ahead of evaluations in Niagara Falls starting Dec. 13.

Overview

  • Parekh and Reschny were included on Hockey Canada’s preliminary list Monday, joining 27 invitees for the 2026 World Juniors camp.
  • The Flames are loaning Parekh to the national junior team after an upper-body injury, and he is expected to be cleared for camp.
  • Camp runs Dec. 13–23 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, with the tournament set for Dec. 26–Jan. 5 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Parekh, the ninth pick in 2024, starred in the OHL with a 100-point season and back-to-back 33-goal years before jumping to the NHL this fall.
  • Reschny, the 18th pick in 2025, is centering the top line as a true freshman at North Dakota, competing for one of only 14 forward spots on Canada’s final roster.