Macklin Celebrini headlines Canada men's hockey roster for IIHF World Championship
Macklin Celebrini led the Olympics in goals as the youngest NHL player to ever play for Canada.
www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest available on Canada’s IIHF World Championship roster.
Direct answer
- Canada announced its World Championship roster in May 2025, with players like Travis Konecny, Mackenzie Weegar, Adam Fantilli, Bo Horvat, Ryan O’Reilly, and Travis Sanheim among the initial selections. The roster was to be finalized after NHL playoff outcomes, and the tournament began May 9–10, 2025 in Denmark/Sweden.
Key details and context
- The World Championship typically follows the NHL playoffs, and final cuts or additions can occur up to the tournament start. In 2025, Canada opened play May 10 against Slovenia, and the roster featured a mix of established veterans and rising stars.
- Notable names that appeared in the initial Canadian rosters across recent years include Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Macklin Celebrini, Kent Johnson, and Brandon Montour; some of these players have joined Canada in previous editions and could be considered as benchmarks or potential inclusions depending on health and eligibility.
What this means for you
- If you’re tracking the current roster for a specific year (e.g., 2026) or a particular event, I can narrow to that edition and pull the exact final 2025/2026 roster details and any last-minute changes.
- For up-to-date, event-specific rosters, it’s best to check Hockey Canada’s official release or major outlets (e.g., CBC Sports, NHL.com) on the day the roster is announced, since rosters can shift with injuries and playoff results.
Would you like me to pull the most recent official roster for the current year’s World Championship (2026) and summarize any notable additions or omissions? If you have a preferred source (Hockey Canada, CBC, NHL.com), tell me and I’ll tailor the summary.