<h3 dir="ltr"><img src="https://cdn.eprinkside.com/fm/eprinkside/files/2/images/2023-12/Canada%20WJC%20Roster.jpg" alt="" width="100%"></h3>
<h3 dir="ltr">Introduction to the Canadian roster&nbsp;</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Canadians have long had success at the <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/league/wjc-20">IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships</a>. They lead all nations with 20 gold medals. They lead all nations with 35 medals in total. In recent times, that success has not slowed down. Canada has won four of the last six tournaments &mdash; failing to medal just once in the last seven tries.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The 2024 squad is home to nine first round draft picks and 18 drafted players altogether. Additionally, they will bring the consensus and presumptive first-overall selection in the 2024 draft. As usual, Canada will be without several Junior-eligible players currently playing at the NHL level. This includes 2023 No. 1 pick <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/535584/connor-bedard">Connor Bedard</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/603785/adam-fantilli">Adam Fantilli</a>, <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/526239/shane-wright">Shane Wright</a>, <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/516605/kevin-korchinski">Kevin Korchinski</a>, and <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/535582/zach-benson">Zach Benson</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">After helping Canada win gold at the <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/league/wjc-20/stats/2022-2023">2023 IIHF World Junior Championship</a> as an assistant coach, <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/staff/11553/alan-letang">Alan Letang</a> returns to take the lead as head coach. He will be joined by assistant coaches Gilles Bouchard, Shaun Clouston, and Scott Walker. Additionally, former World Junior gold medal winner, Justin Pogge will act as goaltending consultant.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Canada World Junior Roster&nbsp;</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">Goaltenders</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/691213/scott-ratzlaff">Scott Ratzlaff</a> - Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/572884/samuel-st-hilaire">Samuel St-Hilaire</a> - Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/577924/mathis-rousseau">Mathis Rousseau</a> - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Defensemen</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/570931/denton-mateychuk">Denton Mateychuk</a> - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/590255/oliver-bonk">Oliver Bonk</a> - London Knights (OHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/603586/tanner-molendyk">Tanner Molendyk</a> - Saskatoon Blades (WHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/563446/jake-furlong">Jake Furlong</a> - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/574586/noah-warren">Noah Warren</a> - Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/491564/tristan-luneau">Tristan Luneau</a> - Anaheim Ducks (NHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/578989/maveric-lamoureux">Maveric Lamoureux</a> - Drummondville Voltigeurs</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Forwards</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/562236/owen-allard">Owen Allard</a> - Soo Greyhounds (OHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647942/owen-beck">Owen Beck</a> - Peterborough Petes (OHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/597559/macklin-celebrini">Macklin Celebrini</a> - Boston Univeristy (NCAA)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/709773/easton-cowan">Easton Cowen</a> - London Knights (OHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/562426/nate-danielson">Nate Danielson</a> - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/568363/jordan-dumais">Jordan Dumais</a> - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/571034/conor-geekie">Conor Geekie</a> - Wenatchee Wild (WHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/529809/fraser-minten">Fraser Minten</a> - Saskatoon Blades (WHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/661581/matthew-poitras">Matthew Poitras</a> - Boston Bruins (NHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/603556/carson-rehkopf">Carson Rehkopf</a> - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/603587/matthew-wood">Matthew Wood</a> - University of Connecticut (NCAA)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/565757/brayden-yager">Brayden Yager</a> - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Thoughts on the Roster</h2>
<p>Unlike most years, this edition of the <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1618/canada-u20">Canadian junior team </a>is lacking experience. Owen Beck is the lone returnee from last year&rsquo;s team and he carries just three games of experience. Only Norway, who played in the Division 1 tournament last year, is less experienced. However, the vastness of talent remains. While this version won&rsquo;t be expected to run-and-gun over the competition every outing, they will surely possess the usually hard-nosed, physical style that will open up space for the skill players to operate. <br><br>Adjusting to the size of the ice will be an issue as it always is for North American squads. And while the Americans and Swedes present a more skillful lineup on paper, it would be foolish to ever count out the Canadians as they look for their third ever three-peat.</p>

2024 World Junior Canada Roster

2024 Canada World Junior Roster

<p><img src="https://cdn.eprinkside.com/fm/eprinkside/files/2/files/2023-12/onathan%20Lekkerima%CC%88ki%20of%20Sweden%20during%20the%202023%20IIHF%20World%20Junior%20Championship.png" alt="" width="100%"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Photo &copy; Bildbyr&aring;n</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Introduction to the Swedish roster&nbsp;</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Home ice advantage is truly that; an advantage. Sweden will host the 2024 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships for the first time since 2014. The Swedes have struggled in recent years, adding just two bronze medals to their trophy case over the past five events. However, they enter this year&rsquo;s tournament as one of the favourites. <br><br>The roster is home to seven first round picks, and 19 drafted players in total. Sweden will be returning nine players from last year&rsquo;s fourth-place team. Many of whom were part of a gold-medal winning club at the Under-18 Men&rsquo;s World Championship in 2022.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The team will be coached by Magnus H&auml;velid. This is his second stint behind the bench at the top U20 event. He was also the bench boss that led that U18 team to gold and had his first stint behind the World Junior bench last year.</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Swedens World Junior Roster 2024</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">Goaltenders</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/578759/hugo-havelid">Hugo H&auml;velid</a> - Djurg&aring;rdens IF (HockeyAllsvenskan)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/702280/kevin-reidler">Kevin Reidler</a> - Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) - Ottawa Senators</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/707277/melker-thelin">Melker Thelin </a>- IF Bj&ouml;rkl&ouml;ven (HockeyAllsvenskan) - Arizona Coyotes</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Defensemen</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/577575/mattias-havelid">Mattias H&auml;velid</a> -&nbsp; Link&ouml;ping HC - SHL (San Jose Sharks)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/701870/anton-johansson">Anton Johansson</a> - Leksands IF - SHL (Detroit Red Wings)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/535688/jakob-noren">Jakob Nor&eacute;n</a> - Mora IK - HockeyAllsvenskan</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/641020/elias-pettersson">Elias Pettersson</a> - V&auml;ster&aring;s IK -&nbsp; HockeyAllsvenskan (Vanouver Canucks)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/574931/elias-salomonsson">Elias Salomonsson</a> - Skellefte&aring; AIK - SHL (Winnipeg Jets)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/534818/axel-sandin-pellikka">Axel Sandin Pellikka </a>- Skellefte&aring; AIK - SHL (Detroit Red Wings)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599426/tom-willander">Tom Willander</a> - Boston Univ. - NCAA (Vancouver Canucks)</p>
<p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Forwards</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/448936/isac-born">Isac Born</a>, CW - Fr&ouml;lunda HC - SHL</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/578760/filip-bystedt">Filip Bystedt</a>, C - Link&ouml;kping HC - SHL (San Jose Sharks)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/608308/david-edstrom">David Edstr&ouml;m</a>, C - Fr&ouml;lunda HC - SHL (Vegas Golden Knights)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/648365/zeb-forsfjall">Zeb Forsfj&auml;ll</a>, C - Skellefte&aring; AIK - SHL (Seattle Kraken)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/649220/jonathan-lekkerimaki">Jonathan Lekkerim&auml;ki</a>, RW - &Ouml;rebro - SHL (Vancouver Canucks)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/562987/oskar-pettersson">Oskar Pettersson</a>, RW - R&ouml;gle BK - SHL (Ottawa Senators)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/640893/rasmus-rudslatt">Rasmus Radsl&auml;tt</a>, RW - AIK - HockeyAllsvenskan&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/534828/otto-stenberg">Otto Stenberg</a> - Fr&ouml;lunda HC - SHL (St. Louis Blues)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/618598/felix-unger-sorum">Felix Unger S&ouml;rum</a>, RW - Leksands IF - SHL (Carolina Hurricanes)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/448938/fabian-wagner">Fabian Wagner</a>, C/RW - Link&ouml;ping HC - SHL (Winnipeg Jets)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/643681/anton-wahlberg">Anton Wahlberg</a>, C - Malm&ouml; Redhawks - SHL (Buffalo Sabres)</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/535698/liam-ohgren">Liam &Ouml;hgren</a>, LW - F&auml;rjestad BK - SHL (Minnesota Wild)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/535699/noah-ostlund">Noah &Ouml;stlund</a>, C - V&auml;xj&ouml; Lakers HC - SHL (Buffalo Sabres)</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">&nbsp;</h3>
<h3 dir="ltr">EP Thoughts on the Roster</h3>
<p dir="ltr">This is a deep squad from top to bottom. There are potentially impact pieces starting in net with Hugo H&auml;velid who led the team to gold at the U18s and was named the Best Goaltender at that event. On the blueline, there is a solid mix of speed, skill, and snarl. Expect Axel Sandin Pellikka to win the top power play job, but Tom Willander will be a viable option as well. As a unit, the backend should be able to move the puck effectively and counter the speed and skill coming back at them.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Up front, a great deal will hinge on Jonathan Lekkerim&auml;ki, Liam &Ouml;hgren, and Noah &Ouml;stlund &mdash; a trio who has a vast amount of experience playing together on a line. But they will be supported by a collection of talented forwards capable of providing tangible production. Keep an eye on Felix Unger S&ouml;rum who has been especially impressive as an 18-year-old.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Can this team provide the host nation with it&rsquo;s first gold medal since 2012? We believe so. They&rsquo;ll be most comfortable on the rink size. They&rsquo;ll be most comfortable at home with the crowd roaring their names.</p>
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Here is the Sweden World Junior Roster 2024

Sweden World Junior Roster 2024

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