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2026 world junior championship rosters finalized for minnesota tournament
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The rosters for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship have been announced, featuring top NHL prospects from 29 of 32 teams as the tournament begins December 26 in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The United States aims for a third straight gold medal with eight returning players, while Canada is favored to reclaim the title after two fifth-place finishes. Highlighted prospects include Gavin McKenna for Canada and Anton Frondell for Sweden.
Florida Panthers prospects Linus Eriksson and Mads Kongsbak Klyvo will represent their countries at the 2026 IIHF U20 World Junior Championship in Minnesota. The tournament runs from December 26 to January 5, with Eriksson suiting up for Sweden and Klyvo for Denmark. Both young players bring international experience and aim to shine on the global stage.
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The Athletic has released a combined ranking of the top 25 NHL prospects set to compete at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championships in Minnesota. Experts Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler averaged their individual lists to highlight players based on NHL projections. Canada features prominently with several top-ranked forwards and defensemen.