Draft Eligibles

The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship opens today in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, showcasing elite under-20 players from 10 nations. Top NHL draft-eligible prospects like Gavin McKenna of Canada and Ivar Stenberg of Sweden will compete over the next 11 days. The event features preliminary rounds at Grand Casino Arena and 3M Arena at Mariucci, with medal games concluding on January 5.