World Juniors standings: Updated scores, results for every 2026 IIHF hockey game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Hockey fans know that once Christmas is in the books, it’s time for the World Juniors.

Here's a look at Team Canada's projected lineup for their semifinal matchup against Czechia at the 2026 World Juniors.

Parekh’s play and personality are big reasons why Team Canada went undefeated in the preliminary round, Mark Masters writes.

Gavin McKenna, once a slam-dunk No. 1 overall pick at the 2026 NHL draft, finished second in scoring at this year's tournament as part of Canada's bronze-medal performance. He also wasn't the dominant force some might have expected in key moments.

Sweden downed Finland in a shootout and Czechia ended Canada's gold medal hopes in the world junior championships semifinals: Here are the highlights:

In the World Juniors, Canada featured six skaters from the NCAA on a talent-stacked roster. Although just accounting for 24% of the roster, these NCAA players were responsible for three of the top four scorers, as well as holding the statistically most ...

The World Juniors never seem to disappoint. And the semifinal stage of the 2026 World Junior Championship delivered exactly what it promised: drama, rivalry, and heartbreak. With four teams remaining in Minnesota, the day’s slate featured a historic ...