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Hockey Canada Names 27-Player Camp Roster for 2026 World Juniors

The camp keeps spots available until Dec. 22 for potential NHL loans.

Overview

  • Canada will hold a Dec. 13–23 training camp in Niagara Falls, Ontario, ahead of the Dec. 26–Jan. 5 tournament in MinneapolisSt. Paul.
  • The preliminary list includes 15 forwards, nine defencemen and three goaltenders, with one cut expected at each position before finalization.
  • Flames prospects Zayne Parekh and Cole Reschny made the camp list, with Calgary confirming Parekh will be loaned; Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford is among the nine defencemen invited.
  • The roster skews elite prospect heavy, with reports noting roughly 20 former first-round picks among the 27 players.
  • Hockey Canada will leave room for late NHL loans through Dec. 22, and the camp features exhibitions against Sweden on Dec. 17 and 20 and Denmark on Dec. 23.