2026 WJC Team Canada Hockey Roster

The Team Canada World Juniors roster for 2025 is stacked with elite young talent, blending high-end skill, physical presence, and international experience as Canada aims to contend for gold at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Built from top prospects across the CHL, NCAA, and NHL development systems, this roster reflects Canada’s trademark speed, depth, and two-way responsibility.

Led by dynamic forwards such as Michael Misa, Gavin McKenna, Tij Iginla, and Porter Martone, Team Canada brings multiple scoring threats capable of breaking games open. The blue line features a strong mix of puck-moving and shutdown defensemen, highlighted by Harrison Brunicke and Zayne Parekh, giving Canada the ability to control possession and transition quickly out of the defensive zone. In goal, Jack Ivankovic and Carter George provide stability, composure, and tournament-tested reliability.

With size up front, mobility on defense, and depth at every position, the Canada World Juniors lineup is built to handle the pace and pressure of international play. Below is a full breakdown of Team Canada’s roster, key roles, and what to expect as Canada pursues another World Junior Championship title.

2026 World Juniors Team Canada Roster:

J#nameposshoots / catchesht (m/ft)wt (kg/lbs)dobclub
1IVANKOVIC JackGKL1.83/6’0”81/17922 May 2007University of Michigan
2AITCHESON KashawnDL1.88/6’2”89/19621 Sep 2006Barrie Colts
4BRUNICKE HarrisonDR1.91/6’3”89/1968 May 2006Pittsburgh Penguins
5CARELS CarsonDL1.88/6’2”88/19423 Jun 2008Prince George Cougars
7MISA MichaelFL1.85/6’1”83/18316 Feb 2007San Jose Sharks
8COOTES BraedenFR1.83/6’0”84/1859 Feb 2007Seattle Thunderbirds
9McKENNA GavinFL1.83/6’0”77/17020 Dec 2007Penn State University
10REID CameronDL1.83/6’0”88/1948 Apr 2007Kitchener Rangers
11IGINLA TijFL1.83/6’0”87/1924 Aug 2006Kelowna Rockets
13MacKENZIE EthanDL1.83/6’0”79/1742 Sep 2006Edmonton Oil Kings
14DANFORD BenDR1.88/6’2”88/1946 Feb 2006Brantford Bulldogs
17LUCHANKO JettFR1.80/5’11”86/19021 Aug 2006Brantford Bulldogs
19PAREKH ZayneDR1.83/6’0”85/18715 Feb 2006Calgary Flames
21RESCHNY ColeFL1.80/5’11”85/1876 Apr 2007University of North Dakota
22MARTONE PorterFR1.91/6’3”95/20926 Oct 2006Michigan State University
23O’REILLY SamFR1.85/6’1”83/18330 Mar 2006London Knights
24GREENTREE LiamFL1.91/6’3”98/2161 Jan 2006Windsor Spitfires
25DESNOYERS CalebFL1.88/6’2”81/17911 Apr 2007Moncton Wildcats
26BEAUDOIN ColeFL1.88/6’2”96/21224 Apr 2006Barrie Colts
28MARTIN BradyFR1.84/6’0”85/18716 Mar 2007Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
29HAGE MichaelFR1.85/6’1”90/19814 Apr 2006University of Michigan
30GEORGE CarterGKL1.85/6’1”83/18320 May 2006Owen Sound Attack

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