Overview

• Hockey Canada has named 15 players, including NHL veterans Travis Konecny, Bo Horvat, and Ryan O’Reilly, to its preliminary roster for the 2025 IIHF World Championship.
• Rising NHL talents Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks and Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets are among the initial selections.
• Eight of the named players have prior world championship experience, providing a blend of seasoned leadership and fresh talent.
• Dylan Garand of the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack is the only goaltender on the current roster, with additional players to be named after the NHL playoffs.
• The tournament begins May 9 in Denmark and Sweden, with Canada set to face Slovenia in their opening game on May 10 in Stockholm.