Team Canada Announces Roster For 2026 World Championships

Defence:

• Evan Bouchard (Edmonton Oilers)
• Dylan DeMelo (Winnipeg Jets)
• Sam Dickinson (San Jose Sharks)
• Denton Mateychuk (Columbus Blue Jackets)
• Darnell Nurse (Edmonton Oilers)
• Morgan Rielly (Toronto Maple Leafs)
• Zach Whitecloud (Calgary Flames)
• Parker Wotherspoon (Pittsburgh Penguins)

Goalies:

• Jet Greaves (Columbus Blue Jackets)
• Jack Ivankovic (Nashville Predators)
• Cam Talbot (Detroit Red Wings)

The roster was put together by former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza as well as Kyle Dubas.

In a statement regarding the roster, Dubas had this to say:

“The roster for the 2026 IIHF world championship showcases tremendous commitment from some of the very best players in hockey representing Canada internationally, and we thank our 23 players for their commitment to playing for their country,” Dubas said in a statement. “The roster named today combines players who have represented Canada at the very highest level with young players who have the potential to be impact players for Team Canada for years to come, and veteran players with excellent national men’s team and Stanley Cup experience that will provide guidance and leadership.”

He also said that he feels that this team has the chance to compete for a gold medal.

“The 2026 Men’s Worlds represents a great opportunity for Canada to compete against the best nations in the world," Dubas added. "The players and our entire staff are a group that we expect to earn the chance to compete for a gold medal, and it is an opportunity and challenge that we will not take lightly in Switzerland.”

The World's run from May 15 to 31 in Zürich and Fribourg, Switzerland. Canada opens their tournament against Sweden on May 15th. After that, they will face off against Italy, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Czechia. All before the medal rounds, where they will be trying to add to their 51 medals since 1931, more specifically, add another gold.

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