Team Canada Has Finally Announced Their Roster For The World Junior Tournament
Chris Johnston revealed Canada's roster for the upcoming 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, presenting an exciting lineup for the international tournament:
Team Canada Roster
Forwards:
Owen Allard, Owen Beck (MTL), Macklin Celebrini (2024), Easton Cowan (TOR), Nate Danielson (DET), Jordan Dumais (CBJ), Conor Geekie (ARI), Fraser Minten (TOR), Carson Rehkopf (SEA), Matthew Savoie (BUF), Matthew Wood (NSH), Brayden Yager (PIT)
Defensemen:
Oliver Bonk (PHI), Jake Furlong (SJS), Tristan Luneau (ANA), Maveric Lamoureux (ARI), Denton Mateychuk (CBJ), Tanner Molendyk (NSH), Noah Warren (ANA)
Goaltenders:
Scott Ratzlaff (BUF), Mathis Rousseau, Samuel St-Hilaire
With one more forward yet to be named, the team is set for the tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden, commencing on Dec. 26, aiming for a third consecutive gold medal. Notably, Owen Beck, a Montreal Canadiens prospect and last year's participant, is expected to provide leadership. The roster boasts talent, including top prospect Macklin Celebrini, and features several first-round NHL Draft picks.
The unfortunate cuts from the squad include:
Source: Hockeyfeed
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