Canada announces roster for 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase

Canada has announced a 32-player roster for the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, scheduled for July 26–August 1 at WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario. The camp, featuring games and practices against the United States, Finland, and Sweden, serves as the first evaluation step toward the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship. Notable inclusions are top-10 picks from the 2026 NHL Draft, defensemen Carson Carels (No. 6, Calgary Flames) and Keaton Verhoeff (No. 9, San Jose Sharks), both of whom helped Canada win bronze at the 2026 World Junior Championship.