2025 Team Canada World Junior Predictions

[tjziel]

Here is what the Summer Showcase Roster for Team Canada, Who do you think makes Team Canada in 2025.

** - Returning player

GOALIES:
Carson Bjarnason, Brandon, WHL (Philadelphia Flyers)
Carter George, Owen Sound, OHL (Los Angeles Kings)
Scott Ratzlaff, Seattle, WHL (Buffalo Sabres)**
Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George, WHL (2025 draft eligible)

DEFENSE:
Oliver Bonk, London, OHL (Philadelphia Flyers)**
Quinton Burns, Kingston, OHL (St. Louis Blues)
Noah Chadwick, Lethbridge, WHL (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Sam Dickinson, London, OHL (San Jose Sharks)
Andrew Gibson, Sault Ste. Marie, OHL (Nashville Predators)
Dylan MacKinnon, Moncton, QMJHL (Nashville Predators)
Tanner Molendyk, Saskatoon, WHL (Nashville Predators)
Etienne Morin, Moncton, QMJHL (Calgary Flames)
Sawyer Mynio, Seattle, WHL (Vancouver Canucks)
Zayne Parekh, Saginaw, OHL (Calgary Flames)
Caden Price, Kelowna, WHL (Seattle Kraken)
Carter Sotheran, Portland, WHL (Philadelphia Flyers)
Carter Yakemchuk, Calgary, WHL (Ottawa Senators)

FORWARDS:
Denver Barkey, London, OHL (Philadelphia Flyers)
Colby Barlow, Owen Sound, OHL (Winnipeg Jets)
Cole Beaudoin, Barrie, OHL (Utah Hockey Club)
Mathieu Cataford, Rimouski, QMJHL (Vegas Golden Knights)
Berkly Catton, Spokane, WHL (Seattle Kraken)
Vincent Collard, Moncton, QMJHL (2025 draft eligible)
Easton Cowan, London, OHL (Toronto Maple Leafs)**
Andrew Cristall, Kelowna, WHL (Washington Capitals)
Ethan Gauthier, Drummondville, QMJHL (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Riley Heidt, Prince George, WHL (Minnesota Wild)
Tanner Howe, Regina, WHL (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Tij Iginla, Kelowna, WHL (Utah Hockey Club)
Cayden Lindstrom, Medicine Hat (WHL (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Jett Luchanko, Guelph, OHL (Philadelphia Flyers)
Porter Martone, Mississauga, OHL (2025 draft eligible)
Bradly Nadeau, Chicago Wolves, AHL (Carolina Hurricanes)
Luca Pinelli, Ottawa, OHL (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Carson Rehkopf, Kitchener, OHL (Seattle Kraken)**
Calum Ritchie, Oshawa, OHL (Colorado Avalanche)
Anthony Romani, North Bay, OHL (Vancouver Canucks)
Beckett Sennecke, Oshawa, OHL (Anaheim Ducks)
Malcolm Spence, Erie, OHL (2025 draft eligible)
Matthew Wood, Minnesota, NCAA (Nashville Predators)**
Brayden Yager, Moose Jaw, WHL (Pittsburgh Penguins)**

My Prediction:

Rehkopf - Yager - Cowan
Nadeau - Ritchie - Wood
Barlow - Heidt - Romani
Cristall - Barkey - Gauthier
Extra: Sennecke

Dickinson - Bonk
Molendyk - Parekh
Yakemchuk - Morin
Extra: Price

Ratzlaff
George

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[cvandenberg22]

I would have to think Gavin McKenna would be at least in consideration after scoring 20 pts in 7 games at the u18s.

 

[frontsfan67]

Here is what the Summer Showcase Roster for Team Canada, Who do you think makes Team Canada in 2025.

** - Returning player

GOALIES:
Carson Bjarnason, Brandon, WHL (Philadelphia Flyers)
Carter George, Owen Sound, OHL (Los Angeles Kings)
Scott Ratzlaff, Seattle, WHL (Buffalo Sabres)**
Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George, WHL (2025 draft eligible)

DEFENSE:
Oliver Bonk, London, OHL (Philadelphia Flyers)**
Quinton Burns, Kingston, OHL (St. Louis Blues)
Noah Chadwick, Lethbridge, WHL (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Sam Dickinson, London, OHL (San Jose Sharks)
Andrew Gibson, Sault Ste. Marie, OHL (Nashville Predators)
Dylan MacKinnon, Moncton, QMJHL (Nashville Predators)
Tanner Molendyk, Saskatoon, WHL (Nashville Predators)
Etienne Morin, Moncton, QMJHL (Calgary Flames)
Sawyer Mynio, Seattle, WHL (Vancouver Canucks)
Zayne Parekh, Saginaw, OHL (Calgary Flames)
Caden Price, Kelowna, WHL (Seattle Kraken)
Carter Sotheran, Portland, WHL (Philadelphia Flyers)
Carter Yakemchuk, Calgary, WHL (Ottawa Senators)

FORWARDS:
Denver Barkey, London, OHL (Philadelphia Flyers)
Colby Barlow, Owen Sound, OHL (Winnipeg Jets)
Cole Beaudoin, Barrie, OHL (Utah Hockey Club)
Mathieu Cataford, Rimouski, QMJHL (Vegas Golden Knights)
Berkly Catton, Spokane, WHL (Seattle Kraken)
Vincent Collard, Moncton, QMJHL (2025 draft eligible)
Easton Cowan, London, OHL (Toronto Maple Leafs)**
Andrew Cristall, Kelowna, WHL (Washington Capitals)
Ethan Gauthier, Drummondville, QMJHL (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Riley Heidt, Prince George, WHL (Minnesota Wild)
Tanner Howe, Regina, WHL (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Tij Iginla, Kelowna, WHL (Utah Hockey Club)
Cayden Lindstrom, Medicine Hat (WHL (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Jett Luchanko, Guelph, OHL (Philadelphia Flyers)
Porter Martone, Mississauga, OHL (2025 draft eligible)
Bradly Nadeau, Chicago Wolves, AHL (Carolina Hurricanes)
Luca Pinelli, Ottawa, OHL (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Carson Rehkopf, Kitchener, OHL (Seattle Kraken)**
Calum Ritchie, Oshawa, OHL (Colorado Avalanche)
Anthony Romani, North Bay, OHL (Vancouver Canucks)
Beckett Sennecke, Oshawa, OHL (Anaheim Ducks)
Malcolm Spence, Erie, OHL (2025 draft eligible)
Matthew Wood, Minnesota, NCAA (Nashville Predators)**
Brayden Yager, Moose Jaw, WHL (Pittsburgh Penguins)**

My Prediction:

Rehkopf - Yager - Cowan
Nadeau - Ritchie - Wood
Barlow - Heidt - Romani
Cristall - Barkey - Gauthier
Extra: Sennecke

Dickinson - Bonk
Molendyk - Parekh
Yakemchuk - Morin
Extra: Price

Ratzlaff
George

No Gavin McKenna? I think after his U18s and this past season as a 16 year old he is going to be on the team for sure- he will lead the next 2 or 3 teams because of his late birth date.

Berkley Catton just had 115 pts as a draft year player. Gotta think he’s on the team somewhere as well even if it means a guy like callum Ritchie moves down a line. Catton may lead the whole CHL in points this year.

Also just a minor change but I don’t think Andrew Cristall would be on the team for 4th line minutes. He would be on the team in a scoring role inside the top 6. Maybe swap him and nadeau?

Very solid team

 

[Finster8]

Mike Misa could break out. JMO but could have been battling injuries. Playing in the best development league at 15 against 20 year olds will show this year how much he has matured

 

[flamebird]

Biased*** Opinion

Guys that should be in consideration for Team Canada from the OHL.

Nick Lardis (F), Brantford Bulldogs -- One of the most dangerous scorers in the OHL. Scored at a GPG pace after a slow start, injured shortened season.

Matthew Andonovski (D), Kitchener Rangers -- One of the best shutdown, stay-at-home defenseman in the OHL. Has a coming out party this past year.

 

[Matt93]

I would have a hard time cheering for Team Canada with Parekh playing. His antics would be on display for the world to see.

 

[OHLColtsPuck]

I'm biased as well but I am pretty sure Cole Beaudoin (F), Barrie Colts is a shoe in and I will be disappointed if they don't take him. He is a workhorse that can be one of the best checkers and penalty killers in the tournament.

Beau Akey (D), Barrie Colts should also be in consideration depending on how his training has been going following surgery. I expect him to be one of the top two way, puck moving D in the OHL this season.

I agree Catton will be there as well, he captained the U18's. Also agree that McKenna/Misa both deserve a shot

Looks like the team will be strong, I hope they compete for a medal this year.

 

[leafs4life94]

I think one thing people are forgetting when it comes to players that should be on the team, because the names I've noticed being brought up as players that should be in consideration is that in the past few years, Team Canada doesn't tend to take a ton of 18 years olds.

From the last 4 tournaments (2022 is a little bit wonky because of the COVID issues/restart) and the 18 y/o OHLers -

2024 - 6 05s and an 06 (Cowan, Rehkopf, Bonk)
2023 - 5 04s and an 05 (Beck, Wright)
2022 - 10 03s and an 05 (McTavish, Del Mastro)
2021 - 5 02s (Byfield, Drysdale, Perfetti)

Obviously every year is different but I only expect 5-6 06s this year, and 2-3 of them to be OHLers - if I had to guess they'll look at George, Dickinson and Luchanko/Sennecke depending on the make-up of the roster. Parekh has a shot too but it'll depend how they want to play.

Somewhat surprised Misa wasn't on the list for U18 invites - but regardless I think McKenna is the better player and will probably make the team.

 

[OHLColtsPuck]

I think one thing people are forgetting when it comes to players that should be on the team, because the names I've noticed being brought up as players that should be in consideration is that in the past few years, Team Canada doesn't tend to take a ton of 18 years olds.

Good point for sure and noted. I think with 06 I still like Beaudoin, he can be a great bottom six role player more so than Luchanko/Sennecke IMO. George is also a lock in my opinion.

Looking at the 2005's who will be available...there are quite a few great ones. Going to be some tough cuts.

 

[Kingpin794]

I think one thing people are forgetting when it comes to players that should be on the team, because the names I've noticed being brought up as players that should be in consideration is that in the past few years, Team Canada doesn't tend to take a ton of 18 years olds.

From the last 4 tournaments (2022 is a little bit wonky because of the COVID issues/restart) and the 18 y/o OHLers -

2024 - 6 05s and an 06 (Cowan, Rehkopf, Bonk)
2023 - 5 04s and an 05 (Beck, Wright)
2022 - 10 03s and an 05 (McTavish, Del Mastro)
2021 - 5 02s (Byfield, Drysdale, Perfetti)

Obviously every year is different but I only expect 5-6 06s this year, and 2-3 of them to be OHLers - if I had to guess they'll look at George, Dickinson and Luchanko/Sennecke depending on the make-up of the roster. Parekh has a shot too but it'll depend how they want to play.

Somewhat surprised Misa wasn't on the list for U18 invites - but regardless I think McKenna is the better player and will probably make the team.

He was invited but is not playing. He played through some injuries during the year and is taking the offseason to get healthy before his draft year.