If you're a Canadian hockey fan, you're well aware that it's been a difficult few years for Hockey Canada and our World Junior Team program. A dark chapter ended this week with the conclusion of the sexual assault trial of five players from our 2018 team.

Dan Robson and Katie Strang have more previously unreported details on the tumultuous trial that shook the sport, and wonder if the players’ exoneration will provide a path back to pro hockey. They are ineligible to play in the NHL while the league considers the judge’s findings, though the players’ association took issue with that approach.

Former Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer is wasting no time in joining another hockey team’s coaching staff. On Monday morning, Team Canada announced its full staff that will serve under current Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic Games, and the former Stars coach was included.

Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy is going to the Olympics for the first time as a member of Team Canada’s coaching staff.

Canada’s team is full of world-class players ready to win. Canada was slotted into Group A for this tournament, along with El Salvador, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Argentina.