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.
Dima Zhilkin is the youngest invitee to Canada's National Junior Team Summer Showcase but he was brought in for a reason. The Saginaw forward spoke about his reaction when he got the call to join, who he likes to model his game after and wearing the cage on the ice.
Maple Leafs prospect Tyler Hopkins joins TSN's Mark Masters and what it feels like to represent his country at the World Junior Summer Showcase and discuss what the World Juniors meant to him growing up.
After falling short in the semi-finals to Czechia last year, Team Canada returnee Cole Reschny describes the mindset at summer camp and explains how important winning is to the group.
Edmonton Oilers prospect Tommy Lafreniere joins TSN's Mark Masters to discuss what it's been like during the first few days of the World Junior Summer Showcase and outlines which parts of his game he wants to put on display during the tournament.
Canada lost in in the semifinals before salvaging a bronze medal at the 2026 World Juniors in Minnesota, and today they begin the road to redemption as Hockey Canada’s summer camp for World Junior hopefuls opens. TSN's Mark Masters has more.
After Canada's first practice ahead of the World Junior Summer Showcase, there is one clear message. This group wants to embrace their tough side and build a mean machine for this tournament in preparations for the World Juniors.
Braeden Cootes discusses what Canada's goals are for this camp, what he learned from his last World Juniors experience, and what kind of role he wants to have in this year's event.
Caleb Malhotra what it means to put on the Canada jersey for the first time at Canada's first practice for the World Junior Summer Showcase, and what his goals are for this camp.
Carson Carels shares what the first day of Canada's camp was like, his takeaways from playing at the World Juniors last year, and what message this group wants to make this year.
Caleb Desnoyers is one of eight returning players from Canada's World Juniors team that lost to Czechia in the semifinals. He told TSN's Mark Masters what it means to be back in camp with the national team at the World Junior Summer Showcase, and how the loss to Czechia will motivate him.
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