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2027 World Junior Championship: Projecting Canada’s roster

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from Daily Faceoff, by Steven Ellis,

Canada hasn’t won World Junior gold since 2023. Given the team’s standards, that’s basically an eternity.

It’s been a weird few years for a program that expects excellence. From leaving skilled players at home in favor of grinders to failing to make on-the-fly coaching adjustments, Canada hasn’t gotten it done when it matters most.

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