TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce joins Ryan Rishaug to discuss how Landon DuPont stepped up for Canada and showed his dynamic ability against Slovakia, and what Kayden Stroeder proved he can bring as a third line centre in the comfortable victory.
Landon DuPont, the projected top pick in the 2027 NHL draft, opened the scoring early and Kayden Stroeder scored twice as Canada rolled to a rout of Slovakia to move to 2-0 at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Canada is coming off a dominant win against Switzerland in their Hlinka Gretzky Cup opener, and are set to take on Slovakia tonight on TSN. Can we expect an encore from 2027 NHL Draft-eligible Brock England and 16-year-old Regina Pats star Liam Pue? The TSN Hockey panel has more.
Brock England opened the scoring in the first period and later added a short-handed goal, Liam Pue also lit the lamp twice, and Canada rolled past Switzerland to open the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a win.
TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce joins Ryan Rishaug to discuss the impressive chemistry potential top 2028 NHL Draft picks Liam Pue and Maddox Schultz showed playing on a line together and Brock England's strong two-goal performance in Canada's win over Switzerland.
Canada forward Ryerson Edgar joins Ryan Rishaug and Cameron Gaunce to give his overall thoughts on Canada's win over Switzerland, and what areas of his game he wants to put on display at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Gavin Burcar was a special teams menace, scoring both a shorthanded goal and power play goal to help him complete the hat trick, in a 6-4 victory over Czechia.
With Canada struggling lately in international hockey tournaments, the focus now shifts to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Can the likes of Landon DuPont and Alexis Joseph help Canada get back to a gold medal standard? The TSN Hockey panel has more.
TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Mark Masters to discuss Ethan Belchetz's big night in Canada's opening game of the World Junior Summer Showcase as he returned to the ice in Windsor where he played junior hockey and earned himself Canada's player of the game honours.
In their first game of the World Junior Summer Showcase, Team Canada traded goals with Sweden throughout the evening until Theo Stockselius's late third marker gave Sweden the edge. Tynan Lawrence had a goal an assist for Canada, with Jimmy Lombardi and Ethan Belchetz also finding the back of the net. Canada will look to bounce back against Finland on Thursday.
17-year-old Dima Zhilkin is the only Canadian player wearing a cage at practices, but other than you would never know he is the youngest player on the ice. As TSN's Mark Masters reports, the Saginaw Spirit winger certainly isn't shy on or off the ice as he vows to make an impact with the team.
TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Mark Master to project roles for Caleb Malhotra, Braeden Cootes and Carson Carels at the World Juniors, and what makes Dima Zhilkin such a versatile player.
Vilho Vanhatalo, Ilari Kapanen and Eetu Orpana all found the back of the net, Patrik Kerkola made 34 saves, and Finland held on to beat the United States at the World Junior Summer Showcase.
Last year Jackson Smith was the final player cut from Canada's roster for the World Juniors, but this year he is looking to turn that letdown into motivation. He spoke to TSN's Mark Masters about being motivated by being the last player cut and leaning on Gavin McKenna for advice.
Canadian defenceman Cameron Reid captained the Kitchener Rangers to their third-ever Memorial Cup this past season and he reflected on the valuable experience he gained during his team's run and what he learned about himself throughout the season.
Windsor Spitfires winger and Canadian Ethan Belchetz spoke Wednesday about what it means to be back in Winsor for Canada's camp, and his excitement to play again after missing Windsor’s playoff run with an injury.
Goaltender Jack Ivankovic will be hoping to take part in his third World Juniors and if all goes according to plan, he will be relied upon heavily to provide some leadership to a team hungry to reclaim gold.
Canada will play its first game at the World Junior Summer Showcase on Wednesday night as they take on Sweden. Ahead of the game head coach Misha Donskov spoke about the intensity he expects the group to play with as they begin their journey to change Canada's World Junior narrative.
Hockey Canada's junior camp shared their reaction to Macklin Celebrini inking a five-year extension at an $18.8 million cap hit on Wednesday with the Sharks, and what makes him such a special player.
Caleb Malhotra has had plenty of experience in hockey, with his father Manny having played 16 seasons in the NHL, but this summer, the third overall NHL Draft pick is experiencing wearing a Team Canada jersey for the first time. TSN's Mark Masters has more.
Ottawa Senators goalie prospect Lucas Beckman joins TSN's Mark Masters to discuss what it felt like to get the call to play in the World Junior Summer Showcase, discusses how he deals with high pressure situations and what he learned from his ultimate frisbee playing parents growing up.
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