World Juniors 2026 News & Stories
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Jan 7th, 15:18World Juniors 2026
How NHL draft-eligible prospects fared at the 2026 World Juniors
For NHL draft-eligible players, there's nowhere to hide at the World Juniors.
Jan 6th, 16:00World Juniors 2026How top NHL affiliated prospects fared at the 2026 World Juniors
Many NHL affiliated prospects shone at the 2026 World Juniors — our scouts take a closer look.
Jan 4th, 17:01World Juniors 2026'He's a weapon' Porter Martone leads way for Canada ahead of World Juniors semifinal
Captain Porter Martone will hope to lead Canada back to the World Junior podium. Cam Robinson has the story ahead of the semifinals.
Jan 1st, 15:08World Juniors 2026Top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Viggo Björck earns trust and opportunity for a reason
Viggo Björck continues to elevate his game at the 2026 World Juniors. Cam Robinson has the story from Minnesota.
2025-12-31, 17:38World Juniors 2026Why the World Juniors can be a lifeline for goalies passed over in the NHL Draft
Last year's World Juniors served as a coming out party for Finland goaltender Petteri Rimpinen, and this year's tournament is doing the same for other netminders.
2025-12-30, 04:35World Juniors 2026Brothers Emil and Oscar Hemming have reclaimed their games in whirlwind seasons
It's been an interesting season so far for Dallas Stars prospect Emil Hemming and brother Oscar, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Sean Shapiro has the story from Minnesota.
2025-12-29, 14:52World Juniors 2026Kings prospect Vojtěch Čihař getting much needed reset at the World Juniors
The 2026 World Juniors marks the beginning of Vojtěch Čihař's hockey journey in North America. Sean Shapiro has the story.
2025-12-28, 01:24World Juniors 2026Alberts Šmits arrives at World Juniors and is already turning from a curiosity to commodity
The Latvian defender made his World Junior debut and is one of the most fascinating players for the 2026 NHL Draft.
2025-12-27, 16:30World Juniors 2026How Chase Reid's World Juniors debut could set the stage for first overall at 2026 NHL Draft
Chase Reid played one of his best games of the season in his World Junior debut. David St-Louis breaks down the defenceman's performance.
2025-12-26, 14:20World Juniors 2026Michigan State's Ryker Lee ready to bring unconventional creativity to 2026 World Juniors
Ryker Lee will take his dazzling talents from Michigan State to the 2026 World Junior Championship. Sean Shapiro has the story.
2025-12-23, 15:16World Juniors 2026Bold predictions for the 2026 World Junior Championships
Cam Robinson orders off of the extra spicy menu and makes eight bold predictions for the 2026 World Juniors.
2025-12-22, 20:30World Juniors 2026Ranking every country's goaltending room at the 2026 World Juniors
David Phillips takes a look at each country's goalie room ahead of the 2026 World Junior Championships.
