Overview

• The week-long event at Minnesota’s Ridder Arena features USA and Canada each fielding two squads alongside single-team entries from Finland and Sweden.
• During the opening phase from July 27 to 29, USA White, USA Blue and Canada’s dual rosters each played two games while Finland and Sweden began their four-game slates.
• On July 30, USA and Canada will merge their separate squads into single national teams for the final three matchups through August 2.
• Matthew Schaefer, the reigning first-overall NHL draft pick, joined returnees such as Michael Misa and Cole Hutson in making their first midseason appearances under the eyes of NHL scouts.
• With no medals at stake, national coaches and NHL franchises are using the showcase’s controlled setting to assess chemistry and finalize lineups ahead of the 2026 World Junior Championship.