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Hockey Canada has named Drew Bannister as assistant coach and Dave Brown as director of hockey operations for the upcoming 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, set to be hosted in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.
Drew Bannister, celebrated for his OHL Coach of the Year award and stint with the St. Louis Blues, joins a three‑person assistant coaching roster for Canada’s upcoming Hlinka‑Gretzky Cup team, while Erie Otters GM Dave Brown takes on an assistant general manager role.
Hockey Canada reveals a coaching lineup led by Misha Donskov, featuring seasoned assistants and top prospects ahead of the 2027 World Junior Championships.
The Soo Greyhounds have appointed Drew Bannister as their new head coach, effective July 1, 2026. His deep playing history, recent coaching successes, and upcoming international duties position him to lead the team into a new era.
Ryder Cali and Jaxon Cover, both projected as late‑first‑round or second‑round picks, have turned atypical hockey upbringings into a platform that could reshape how talent from non‑traditional regions is viewed.
At 17, Keaton Verhoeff left the Western Hockey League and stepped onto the ice for the University of North Dakota, helping the Fighting Hawks reach the Frozen Four and earning a spot on Canada’s 2026 World Junior roster.
From a gold‑medal performance with Canada to a mid‑season trade, Mathis Preston's season reflects both the promise and the challenges of a rising hockey star.