Denmark has named its final roster for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minneapolis, their eighth appearance and featuring Florida Panthers prospect Mads Kongsbak Klyvo as the only NHL draftee. Placed in Group B against Canada, Czechia, Finland, and Latvia—opening December 26 versus Finland—the Danish Lions will draw on past quarterfinal runs (2015, 2017) while needing stronger goaltending amid tough odds.
The roster blends forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders primarily from Swedish junior leagues and Denmark's Metal Ligaen, highlighting young talents to challenge powerhouses.
Forwards: Klyvo (fourth-round Panthers pick, 2025) headlines after a 29-point season (age 17) in Sweden's U20 Nationell and nine points in eight international games last year. William Bundgaard (HV71 U20) posted 10 points (5G-5A) in 21 games, while Oliver Dejbjerg Larsen (Rogle BK U20) tallied 26 points (13G) in 21 games.
Defensemen: Oliver Green (Malmö Redhawks U20) leads with three points (2G-1A) in three games. Jeppe Kramer (Herlev Eagles, Metal Ligaen) and Emil Saaby Jakobsen (Karlskrona HK, HockeyEttan) each have one goal and one assist internationally.
Goaltenders: Anton Emil Wilde Larsen (0-2, 5.04 GAA, .848 SV% in three national games), Patrick Tiedhen (0-1, 5.00 GAA, .848 SV% in two games), and debutant Tobias Renner Christensen (U18 experience).
Denmark seeks surprises in the 'State of Hockey,' prioritizing goaltending improvements to build on historical progress.
