World Juniors 2026 News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about World Juniors 2026 from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on World Juniors 2026, including key stories and in-depth articles.
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.
2025-12-20, 15:53World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: Denmark and Latvia's rosters at the 2026 World Juniors
For Latvia and Denmark, the primary objective at any World Juniors is survival. Janik Beichler breaks down the most notable players on both rosters.
2025-12-19, 16:21World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: Canada's roster for the 2026 World Juniors
In the two World Juniors since the back-to-backs of 2022 and 2023, Team Canada has bowed out twice in the quarter-finals. Can they return to their winning ways in 2026?
2025-12-19, 14:59World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: Sweden's roster for the 2026 World Juniors
Jimmy Hamrin previews Team Sweden's roster for the 2026 World Juniors.
2025-12-18, 17:27World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: Slovakia’s roster for the 2026 World Juniors
Honza Zoufal previews Team Slovakia for the upcoming 2026 World Junior Championship.
2025-12-18, 16:17World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: USA’s roster for the 2026 World Juniors
Sebastian High breaks down every player on the preliminary 30-man USA roster for the 2026 World Junior Championships.
2025-12-17, 18:35World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: Czechia’s roster for the 2026 World Juniors
After three straight years of Czechia bringing home a medal at the World Juniors, expect the nation to contend for a medal once again.
2025-12-17, 14:52World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: Finland's roster for the 2026 World Juniors
Lassi Alanen previews Team Finland for the upcoming World Junior Championships.
2025-12-16, 16:00World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: Switzerland's roster for the 2026 World Juniors
More often than not, Switzerland fights relegation – and this year will be no different. But one win could change everything.
2025-12-16, 15:39World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: Germany's roster for the 2026 World Juniors
No longer a "Fahrstuhlmannschaft", Team Germany will be looking to reach the quarter-finals of the World Juniors with one of the deepest rosters in recent history.
2025-12-15, 17:04World Juniors 2026The most exciting players to watch at the 2026 World Junior Championship
The World Junior Championship has a habit of changing reputations in a hurry, so here are the players to watch at this year's tournament.
2025-12-08, 16:12World Juniors 2026Who is Ethan MacKenzie? A look at the surprise inclusion to Canada's 2026 World Juniors camp
Canada's surprise inclusion to the 2026 World Juniors camp roster is one of the best players you've never heard of.
