Canada Announces 27‑Man Roster for Hlinka‑Gretzky Cup Training Camp
Canada has released a 27‑player roster for the Hlinka‑Gretzky Cup training camp, a move that comes as the nation looks to bounce back from a bronze‑medal performance in 2025 and break a three‑year streak of gold medals.
The squad includes ten players from the Ontario Hockey League, comprising six forwards and four defensemen, all of whom have been identified as key contributors to the team's depth.
Training camp will run from July 27 through August 1 in Edmonton, where Canada will face Sweden on July 30 and Czechia on August 1 in exhibition matchups before trimming the roster to the final 25 players, consisting of 20 skaters and two goaltenders, ahead of the tournament's August 3 kickoff.
Among the highlighted prospects are Landon DuPont, a projected top prospect for the 2027 draft, and Alexis Joseph, touted as a potential top‑five selection, while dual‑citizen Kaden Aucoin brings international experience from stints with both the United States and Canada.
Additional notable additions include QMJHL forward Ben Veitch, who joins the mix alongside other OHL standouts such as Brock Chitaroni, Ryerson Edgar, Aleks Kulemin, Charlie Murata, Camryn Warren, Jaakko Wycisk, Peter Green, Matthew Henderson and Cooper McAslan.
Looking Ahead
Coaches and analysts alike see the camp as a crucial testing ground for chemistry and strategy, with the final roster expected to reflect a blend of offensive firepower and defensive reliability as Canada aims to reclaim its dominant form.