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2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships rosters
Last updated
December 28, 2025
Below are the rosters for teams competing in the
2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
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Contents
Group A
United States
Sweden
Slovakia
Switzerland
Germany
Group B
Finland
Czechia
Canada
Latvia
Denmark
References
External links
Group A
United States
Head coach
:
Bob Motzko
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Pos.
No.
Player
Team
League
NHL Rights
D
2
Luke Osburn
University of Wisconsin
B1G
Buffalo Sabres
F
4
Teddy Stiga
Boston College
Hockey East
Nashville Predators
D
5
Logan Hensler
University of Wisconsin
B1G
Ottawa Senators
D
6
Adam Kleber
University of Minnesota Duluth
NCHC
Buffalo Sabres
D
7
Dakoda Rhéaume-Mullen
University of Michigan
B1G
F
8
Anthony Spellacy
Windsor Spitfires
OHL
Chicago Blackhawks
F
10
James Hagens
Boston College
Hockey East
Boston Bruins
F
11
Cole McKinney
University of Michigan
B1G
San Jose Sharks
F
12
Will Zellers
University of North Dakota
NCHC
Boston Bruins
D
14
Asher Barnett
University of Michigan
B1G
Edmonton Oilers
D
16
E. J. Emery
University of North Dakota
NCHC
New York Rangers
F
17
Ryker Lee
Michigan State University
B1G
Nashville Predators
F
18
L. J. Mooney
University of Minnesota
B1G
Montreal Canadiens
F
22
Brendan McMorrow
University of Denver
NCHC
Los Angeles Kings
F
23
Shane Vansaghi
Michigan State University
B1G
Philadelphia Flyers
F
24
Will Horcoff
University of Michigan
B1G
Pittsburgh Penguins
D
25
Chase Reid
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
OHL
F
26
Max Plante
University of Minnesota Duluth
NCHC
Detroit Red Wings
G
30
Caleb Heil
Madison Capitols
USHL
Tampa Bay Lightning
G
31
Nicholas Kempf
University of Notre Dame
B1G
Washington Capitals
G
35
Brady Knowling
U.S. NTDP
USHL
F
34
Cole Eiserman
Boston University
Hockey East
New York Islanders
F
38
Kamil Bednarik
Boston University
Hockey East
New York Islanders
D
44
Cole Hutson
Boston University
Hockey East
Washington Capitals
F
74
Brodie Ziemer
University of Minnesota
B1G
Buffalo Sabres
Sweden
Head coach
:
Magnus Hävelid
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Pos.
No.
Player
Team
League
NHL Rights
G
1
Herman Liv
Örebro HK
SHL
D
3
Felix Öhrqvist
Linköping HC
SHL
D
4
Leo Sahlin Wallenius
Växjö Lakers HC
SHL
San Jose Sharks
D
5
Sascha Boumedienne
Boston University
Hockey East
Winnipeg Jets
D
7
Viggo Gustafsson
HV71
SHL
Nashville Predators
D
8
Felix Carell
Malmö Redhawks
SHL
D
9
Victor Johansson
Leksands IF
SHL
Toronto Maple Leafs
F
11
Lucas Pettersson
Brynäs IF
SHL
Anaheim Ducks
F
12
Milton Gästrin
MoDo Hockey
Hockeyallsvenskan
Washington Capitals
F
14
Linus Eriksson
Timrå IK
SHL
Florida Panthers
F
15
Ivar Stenberg
Frölunda HC
SHL
F
16
Anton Frondell
Djurgårdens IF
SHL
Chicago Blackhawks
F
18
Victor Eklund
Djurgårdens IF
SHL
New York Islanders
D
19
William Håkansson
Luleå HF
SHL
D
20
Alfons Freij
Timrå IK
SHL
Winnipeg Jets
F
21
Viggo Björck
Djurgårdens IF
SHL
F
22
Loke Krantz
Linköping HC
SHL
Seattle Kraken
F
23
Liam Danielsson
Örebro HK
SHL
F
25
Eddie Genborg
Timrå IK
SHL
Detroit Red Wings
F
26
Jack Berglund
Färjestad BK
SHL
Philadelphia Flyers
F
27
Wilson Björck
Colorado College
NCHC
Vancouver Canucks
F
28
Eric Nilson
Michigan State University
B1G
Anaheim Ducks
F
29
Casper Juustovaara Karlsson
Luleå HF
SHL
G
30
Love Härenstam
Södertälje SK
HockeyAllsvenskan
St. Louis Blues
G
35
Måns Goos
Färjestad BK
SHL
Dallas Stars
Slovakia
Head coach
:
Peter Frühauf
[
4
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Pos.
No.
Player
Team
League
NHL Rights
G
1
Michal Prádel
Tri-City Storm
USHL
Detroit Red Wings
D
5
Filip Kovalčík
Drummondville Voltigeurs
QMJHL
D
6
Michal Čapoš
Wenatchee Wild
WHL
D
7
Adam Kálman
HK Nitra
Slovak Extraliga
F
8
Michal Liščinský
HC Košice
Slovak Extraliga
F
10
Tomáš Pobežal
Kingston Frontenacs
OHL
F
11
Michal Svrček
Brynäs IF
SHL
Detroit Red Wings
F
12
Ján Chovan
Sudbury Wolves
OHL
Los Angeles Kings
F
13
Tobiáš Tomík
Vancouver Giants
WHL
F
14
Alex Mišiak
Erie Otters
OHL
F
15
Andreas Straka
Quebec Remparts
QMJHL
D
16
Matúš Lisý
Red Deer Rebels
WHL
F
18
Samuel Murín
Tri-City Storm
USHL
F
21
Adam Nemec
HK Nitra
Slovak Extraliga
D
22
Adam Goljer
HK Dukla Trenčín
Slovak Extraliga
F
23
Jakub Dubravík
Vlci Žilina
Slovak Extraliga
F
24
Lukáš Tomka
HC 05 Banská Bystrica
Slovak Extraliga
D
25
Andrej Fabuš
HC Slovan Bratislava
Slovak Extraliga
D
26
Luka Radivojevič
Boston College
Hockey East
D
27
Adam Beluško
Muskegon Lumberjacks
USHL
F
28
Tobiáš Pitka
Northern Michigan University
CCHA
F
29
Tomáš Chrenko
HK Nitra
Slovak Extraliga
G
30
Alan Lendák
Fargo Force
USHL
Switzerland
Head coach
:
Jan Cadieux
[
5
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Pos.
No.
Player
Team
League
NHL Rights
F
7
Cyrill Henry
HC Lugano
National League
D
8
Gian Meier
Frölunda HC
J20 Nationell
F
11
Nathan Borradori
HC Ambrì-Piotta
National League
D
13
Basile Sansonnens
Lausanne HC
National League
Vancouver Canucks
D
14
Niklas Blessing
EHC Biel
National League
F
15
Lars Steiner
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
QMJHL
D
26
Ludvig Johnson
Fribourg-Gottéron
National League
Utah Mammoth
D
28
Daniil Ustinkov
GCK Lions
Swiss League
G
35
Elijah Neuenschwander
HC Fribourg-Gottéron
National League
Anaheim Ducks
D
41
Leon Muggli
Hershey Bears
AHL
Washington Capitals
F
62
Mike Aeschlimann
SCL Tigers
National League
G
65
Christian Kirsch
Kitchener Rangers
OHL
San Jose Sharks
F
71
Beni Waidacher
HC Davos
National League
D
77
Loris Wey
EV Zug
National League
F
78
Joel Grossniklaus
Malmö Redhawks
J20 Nationell
F
88
Robin Antenen
EV Zug
National League
F
96
Paul Mottard
Ilves
Liiga
Germany
Head coach
:
Tobias Abstreiter
[
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Pos.
No.
Player
Team
League
NHL Rights
G
1
Linus Vieillard
Spokane Chiefs
WHL
D
4
Max Bleicher
Powell River Kings
BCHL
D
5
Fabio Kose
Löwen Frankfurt
DEL
D
6
Manuel Schams
Kassel Huskies
DEL2
D
7
Carlos Händel
Halifax Mooseheads
QMJHL
Montreal Canadiens
D
8
Max Hense
Trail Smoke Eaters
BCHL
F
9
Elias Pul
Saskatoon Blades
WHL
F
10
Maxim Schäfer
Chicoutimi Saguenéens
QMJHL
Washington Capitals
F
11
David Lewandowski
Saskatoon Blades
WHL
Edmonton Oilers
F
12
Tim Schütz
Krefeld Pinguine
DEL2
F
14
Nick Maul
Red Bull Hockey Juniors
Alps Hockey League
F
15
Mateu Spath Mariscal
Salmon Arm Silverbacks
BCHL
F
17
Lenny Boos
Düsseldorfer EG
DEL2
D
18
Moritz Kretzschmar
Eisbären Berlin
DEL
F
19
Dustin Willhoft
Saskatoon Blades
WHL
F
21
Clemens Sager
Kassel Huskies
DEL2
F
22
Timo Kose
Löwen Frankfurt
DEL
D
23
Matthias Pape
Trail Smoke Eaters
BCHL
F
24
Elias Schneider
Shawinigan Cataractes
QMJHL
F
25
Tobias Schwarz
Straubing Tigers
DEL
D
27
Simon Seidl
Straubing Tigers
DEL
G
29
Lennart Neisse
Eisbären Berlin
DEL
Group B
Finland
Head coach
:
Lauri Mikkola
[
7
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Pos.
No.
Player
Team
League
NHL Rights
G
1
Kim Saarinen
HPK
Liiga
Seattle Kraken
D
2
Mitja Jokinen
TPS
Liiga
D
4
Niklas Nykyri
HIFK
Liiga
D
6
Juho Piiparinen
Tappara
Liiga
D
7
Daniel Nieminen
Lahti Pelicans
Liiga
Nashville Predators
F
10
Roope Vesterinen
HPK
Liiga
F
12
Joona Saarelainen
KalPa
Liiga
D
13
Veeti Väisänen
Medicine Hat Tigers
WHL
Utah Mammoth
F
15
Aatos Koivu
TPS
Liiga
Montreal Canadiens
F
18
Onni Kalto
Oshawa Generals
OHL
F
20
Kasper Pikkarainen
TPS
Liiga
New Jersey Devils
F
21
Max Westergård
Frölunda HC
SHL
Philadelphia Flyers
F
22
Emil Hemming
Barrie Colts
OHL
Dallas Stars
F
23
Leo Tuuva
Lukko
Liiga
D
25
Lasse Boelius
Ässät
Liiga
Anaheim Ducks
F
28
Heikki Ruohonen
Harvard University
ECAC Hockey
Philadelphia Flyers
F
29
Jasper Kuhta
Ottawa 67's
OHL
G
30
Petteri Rimpinen
Kiekko-Espoo
Liiga
Los Angeles Kings
G
31
Patrik Kerkola
KalPa
Liiga
D
33
Aron Kiviharju
HIFK
Liiga
Minnesota Wild
D
34
Arttu Välilä
Lukko
Liiga
F
35
Atte Joki
Lukko
Liiga
Dallas Stars
F
37
Matias Vanhanen
Everett Silvertips
WHL
F
38
Oliver Suvanto
Tappara
Liiga
Czechia
Head coach
:
Patrik Augusta
[
8
]
Pos.
No.
Player
Club Team
League
NHL Rights
G
1
Matyas Marik
HC Motor České Budějovice
ELH
G
2
Ondrej Stebetak
Portland Winterhawks
WHL
G
30
Michal Oršulák
HC Dukla Jihlava
Czech 1. Liga
D
3
Max Psenicka
Portland Winterhawks
WHL
Utah Mammoth
D
5
Adam Jiříček
Brantford Bulldogs
OHL
St. Louis Blues
D
7
Jakub Fibigr
Brampton Steelheads
OHL
Seattle Kraken
D
8
Matyáš Man
Prince Albert Raiders
WHL
D
9
Vladimír Dravecký
Rögle BK
SHL
D
23
Tomáš Galvas
Bílí Tygři Liberec
ELH
F
11
Matěj Kubiesa
HC Oceláři Třinec
ELH
F
12
Maxmilian Curran
Edmonton Oil Kings
WHL
Colorado Avalanche
F
14
Vaclav Nestrasil
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Hockey East
Chicago Blackhawks
F
15
Vojtech Cihar
HC Energie Karlovy Vary
ELH
Los Angeles Kings
F
16
Richard Žemlička
SaiPa Lappeenranta
Liiga
F
17
Petr Sikora
HC Oceláři Třinec
ELH
Washington Capitals
F
18
Tomáš Poletín
Kelowna Rockets
WHL
F
20
Adam Benák
Brantford Bulldogs
OHL
Minnesota Wild
F
21
Jiří Klíma
Shawinigan Cataractes
QMJHL
F
22
Adam Titlbach
Vancouver Giants
WHL
F
24
Adam Novotný
Mountfield HK
ELH
F
25
Štěpán Hoch
HC Ceske Budejovice
ELH
Utah Mammoth
F
-
Samuel Drančák
Red Deer Rebels
WHL
Canada
Head coach
:
Dale Hunter
[
9
]
Pos.
No.
Player
Team
League
NHL Rights
G
1
Jack Ivankovic
University of Michigan
B1G
Nashville Predators
G
30
Carter George
Owen Sound Attack
OHL
Los Angeles Kings
G
31
Joshua Ravensbergen
Prince George Cougars
WHL
San Jose Sharks
D
2
Kashawn Aitcheson
Barrie Colts
OHL
New York Islanders
D
4
Harrison Brunicke
Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins
D
5
Carson Carels
Prince George Cougars
WHL
D
6
Ben Danford
Brantford Bulldogs
OHL
Toronto Maple Leafs
D
8
Ethan MacKenzie
Edmonton Oil Kings
WHL
D
10
Cameron Reid
Kitchener Rangers
OHL
Nashville Predators
D
12
Zayne Parekh
Calgary Flames
NHL
Calgary Flames
D
14
Keaton Verhoeff
University of North Dakota
NCHC
F
7
Michael Misa
San Jose Sharks
NHL
San Jose Sharks
F
8
Braeden Cootes
Seattle Thunderbirds
WHL
Vancouver Canucks
F
9
Gavin McKenna
Penn State University
B1G
F
11
Tij Iginla
Kelowna Rockets
WHL
Utah Mammoth
F
17
Jett Luchanko
Brantford Bulldogs
OHL
Philadelphia Flyers
F
19
Carter Bear
Everett Silvertips
WHL
Detroit Red Wings
F
21
Cole Reschny
University of North Dakota
NCHC
Calgary Flames
F
22
Porter Martone
Michigan State University
B1G
Philadelphia Flyers
F
23
Sam O’Reilly
London Knights
OHL
Tampa Bay Lightning
F
24
Liam Greentree
Windsor Spitfires
OHL
Los Angeles Kings
F
25
Caleb Desnoyers
Moncton Wildcats
QMJHL
Utah Mammoth
F
26
Cole Beaudoin
Barrie Colts
OHL
Utah Mammoth
F
28
Brady Martin
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
OHL
Nashville Predators
F
29
Michael Hage
Michigan Wolverines
NCAA
Montreal Canadiens
Latvia
Head coach
:
Artis Ābols
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Pos.
No.
Player
Team
League
NHL Rights
G
1
Mikus Vecvanags
Newfoundland Regiment
QMJHL
Montreal Canadiens
D
2
Krišjānis Sārts
Blackfalds Bulldogs
BCHL
D
6
Mārtiņš Vītols
HK Zemgale
Latvia
F
7
Rūdolfs Beržkalns
Muskegon Lumberjacks
USHL
F
8
Mārtiņš Klaucāns
Sherbrooke Phoenix
QMJHL
D
10
Harijs Cjunskis
Brooks Bandits
BCHL
F
11
Dmitrijs Diļevka
Brooks Bandits
BCHL
F
14
Olivers Murnieks
Saint John Sea Dogs
QMJHL
D
15
Dārels Uļjanskis
Flint Firebirds
OHL
Anaheim Ducks
F
18
Roberts Naudiņš
Shattuck–St. Mary's
Minnesota high school
F
19
Bruno Osmanis
IF Björklöven
HockeyAllsvenskan
D
23
Alberts Smits
Jukurit
Liiga
F
24
Daniels Serkins
SC Bern
Swiss League
D
26
Oskars Briedis
Luleå HF
J20 Nationell
F
27
Markuss Sieradzkis
HC Plzeň
Czech Extraliga
F
28
Kārlis Fluģins
KooKoo
Liiga
G
30
Nils Mauriņš
Omaha Lancers
USHL
Denmark
Head coach
:
Martin Struzinski
[
11
]
Pos.
No.
Player
Team
League
NHL Rights
G
1
Anton Emil Wilde Larsen
Frederikshavn White Hawks
Metal Ligaen
D
3
Jeppe Kramer
Herlev Eagles
Metal Ligaen
D
5
Markus Jakobsen
Sioux Falls Stampede
USHL
D
6
Emil Saaby Jakobsen
Karlskrona HK
HockeyAllsvenskan
D
7
Frederik Rundh
Olofströms IK
Hockeyettan
D
8
Jesper Bank Olesen
Herning Blue Fox
Metal Ligaen
F
9
Tristan Petersen
Penticton Vees
WHL
F
10
Sebastian Strømstad
Rødovre Mighty Bulls
Metal Ligaen
D
11
Frederick Amondsen
Rødovre Mighty Bulls
Metal Ligaen
F
12
Albert Grossmann
Vojens IK
Metal Ligaen
F
13
Oliver Green
Rögle BK
J20 Nationell
F
14
Oliver Dejbjerg Larsen
Malmö Redhawks
J20 Nationell
F
16
Andrew Christian Bjergstad
Lone Star Brahmas
NAHL
F
17
Lucas Cilan Hjorth Jensen
Aalborg Pirates
Metal Ligaen
D
18
Jeppe Bertram
Esbjerg Energy
Metal Ligaen
F
19
William Bundgaard
HV71
J20 Nationell
F
20
Elias Borup Olsen
SønderjyskE Ishockey
Metal Ligaen
D
21
Viggo Damgaard
Herning Blue Fox
Metal Ligaen
F
22
Anton Linde
Chicoutimi Saguenéens
QMJHL
F
23
Lasse Bærentsen
Herning Blue Fox
Metal Ligaen
F
24
Mads Kongsbak Klyvo
Frölunda HC
J20 Nationell
Florida Panthers
F
28
Martinus Uggerhøj Schioldan
HV71
J20 Nationell
G
31
Tobias Renner Christensen
Herning Blue Fox
Metal Ligaen
G
35
Patrick Tiedjen
Rødovre Mighty Bulls
Metal Ligaen
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