World Juniors

Carney says Russia, Belarus not allowed to compete at World Juniors

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Russia will not be allowed to compete at next month’s world junior hockey championship in Alberta.

Boycott against Russian reinstatement leaves questions on impact on WJC

Growing protests in international hockey over Russia’s return to competition could impact the upcoming world junior championship in Alberta.

Sweden, Czechia among growing list of countries boycotting WHC games against Russia

Sweden and Norway joined Finland in pledging to boycott games against Russia at the ice hockey world championship and another leading sponsor threatened to walk out as a rift in the sport deepened Tuesday.

Hockey Canada seeks clarity on Russia's possible return to world junior tournament

Hockey Canada is seeking clarity on Russia’s potential return to the world junior hockey championship, which begins in less than two months in Edmonton and Red Deer.

CAS rules Russia must be allowed back in IIHF events effective immediately

Russia teams must be allowed to play International Ice Hockey Federation events such as the world championships, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Friday.

Hockey Canada appeal board confirms five 2018 world junior players breached its code of conduct

An independent appeal board has confirmed that five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team breached Hockey Canada’s code of conduct and recommended staggered suspensions which have been accepted by Hockey Canada.

Canada hopes ‘very frustrating’ loss to USA helps ‘light a fire’ on road to World Juniors

Team Canada left the World Junior Summer Showcase with a sour taste in its mouth following a 7-2 loss to the United States on Saturday at the WFCU Centre. Mark Masters has more on a "frustrating" few games.

Ivankovic bringing NHL confidence to third World Juniors thanks to boost from Crosby and company

Jack Ivankovic is poised to become only the second goalie to play in three World Juniors for Team Canada. Mark Masters has more on how he's using his past experience to shape his development and lift up his Summer Showcase teammates.

Cootes, Reschny emerge as Canada’s top captain contenders for 2027 World Juniors

Hockey Canada’s staff is looking to the Canucks and Flames prospects to help set the tone as the country aims to get back to the top of the podium for the first time since 2023, Mark Masters writes.

World Junior Summer Showcase: Canada 5, Finland 3

Dima Zhilkin scored twice and added an assist, while Cole Reschny picked up three assists as Canada bounced back off of their loss to Sweden with a victory over Finland.

World Junior Summer Showcase: United States 2, Sweden 5

Linus Funck scored his second goal of the game 5:51 into the third period to tie the game and Sweden added three more goals to beat the United States 5-2 on Thursday. Torkel Jennersjo also had two goals for Sweden, and Leo Sundqvist had a goal and two assists.