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Canada Names Crosby, Celebrini to 2026 World Championship Roster

5/28/2026

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Canada announced its 2026 IIHF World Championship roster, naming Sidney Crosby and Macklin Celebrini.
The roster also lists forwards Gabriel Vilardi and John Tavares, defensemen Dylan DeMelo and Morgan Rielly, and goalies Cam Talbot and Jack Ivankovic.
Canada, holder of 28 gold medals, finished fifth in 2025 after a quarter-final loss to Denmark.
Canada will play Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Slovakia and Czechia on May 15, 18, 21, 22, 24 and 26.

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Canada announced its 2026 IIHF World Championship roster, naming Sidney Crosby and Macklin Celebrini.
The roster also lists forwards Gabriel Vilardi and John Tavares, defensemen Dylan DeMelo and Morgan Rielly, and goalies Cam Talbot and Jack Ivankovic.
Canada, holder of 28 gold medals, finished fifth in 2025 after a quarter-final loss to Denmark.
Canada will play Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Slovakia and Czechia on May 15, 18, 21, 22, 24 and 26.