ST. GENDER | At least 10 players from Canada's current junior national team roster will be eligible to return next year to Edmonton and Red Deer.
Before presenting the list, let us remind you of the selection criteria. To compete in the next World Junior Championships, each player must be under 20 years of age on December 31, 2026.
For example, Liam Greentree blew out 20 candles on the 1st.is in January last year. The Los Angeles Kings prospect (No. 26 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft) will still be able to represent Canada at the Minneapolis-St. Paul this year.
It is also important: at the time of registering his team for the tournament, he must be no more than 20 years old.
Attackers
Braden Coots
- Choice from 1is Vancouver Canucks tour (15e total) in 2025
Caleb Desnoyer
- Choice from 1is Mammoth Tour of Utah (4e total) in 2025
Brady Martin
- Choice from 1is Nashville Predators Tour (5e total) in 2025
Gavin McKenna
- I hope for the 1stis 2026 overall draft pick
Michael Misa
- Choice from 1is round San Jose Sharks (2e total) in 2025
Cole Reshni
- Choice from 1is Calgary Flames Tour (18e total) in 2025
Defenders
Carson Carels
- I hope that I will be chosen in 1is 2026 draft round
Cameron Reed
- Choice 1is Nashville Predators Tour (21e total) in 2025
Keaton Verhoeff
- I hope he gets picked in 1is 2026 draft round
Guardian
Jack Ivankovic
- Choice of 2e Nashville Predators Tour (58e in general) in the 2025 project















