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Canada Finalizes World Junior Roster Ahead of Tournament

12/19/2025

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Canada finalized its World Junior Championship roster on December 18.
Canada sent Forward Jake O'Brien, Marek Vanacker, and Jackson Smith back to club teams.
The roster now includes 14 forwards and eight defensemen, with one goalie to be cut.
Canada will begin the tournament on December 26 against Czechia.
The University of North Dakota (UND) players Cole Reschny, Keaton Verhoeff, and recruit Ethan MacKenzie remain on roster, a rare occurrence for the university.

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Canada finalized its World Junior Championship roster on December 18.
Canada sent Forward Jake O'Brien, Marek Vanacker, and Jackson Smith back to club teams.
The roster now includes 14 forwards and eight defensemen, with one goalie to be cut.
Canada will begin the tournament on December 26 against Czechia.
The University of North Dakota (UND) players Cole Reschny, Keaton Verhoeff, and recruit Ethan MacKenzie remain on roster, a rare occurrence for the university.