Overview
- The camp roster features 15 forwards, nine defencemen and three goaltenders, led by top prospect Gavin McKenna and six players with NHL experience.
- Training camp runs Dec. 12–22 in Niagara Falls, with one forward, one defenceman and one goalie to be cut before the tournament.
- Hockey Canada says it will continue discussions with NHL teams about eligible loans, with reports pointing to Michael Misa, Zayne Parekh and Harrison Brunicke as likely additions.
- Pittsburgh reporter Josh Yohe indicated Ben Kindel will remain with the Penguins rather than join Canada, while other potential NHL loans could still change the picture.
- Canada will play exhibitions vs. Sweden (Dec. 17 in Kitchener, Dec. 20 in London) and Denmark (Dec. 23 in Minnesota) before opening the world juniors against Czechia on Dec. 26 in Minneapolis.