The World Junior Summer Showcase is an important precursor to the World Junior Championship, which kicks off on Dec. 26 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota later this year. Four countries will come to compete and give evaluators a chance to see everyone in the same place as they look to build their rosters for December.

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This year, the showcase will be played in Minneapolis at the University of Minnesota's Ridder Arena. The United States will host teams from Sweden, Finland and Canada for games played between July 27 and August 2. Many of the players participating have been drafted or will be drafted by NHL teams, providing one of the largest collections of high-end talent outside of the WJC itself.

FloHockey will be on the ground providing editorial coverage of this event, speaking with top prospects, coaches and decision makers to help set the table for the march to the World Juniors.

USA, Sweden and Finland have all announced their rosters and have begun practicing at the event. Canada announced their final roster Sunday and will have its first practice in Minneapolis Sunday night.

Team USA World Junior Summer Showcase Roster 2025

Forwards

• Kamil Bednarik, Boston University (NYI)
• Trevor Connelly, Providence (VGK)
• Cole Eiserman, Boston University (NYI)
• Kristian Epperson, Saginaw Spirit/Denver (LAK)
• James Hagens, Boston College (BOS)
• Will Horcoff, Michigan (PIT)
• Ben Kevan, Des Moines Buccaneers/Arizona State (NJD)
• Jacob Kvasnicka, U.S. National Under-18 Team/Penticton Vees (NYI)
• Ryker Lee, Madison Capitols/Michigan State (NSH)
• Cole McKinney, U.S. National Under-18 Team/Michigan (SJS)
• Brendan McMorrow, Waterloo Black Hawks/Denver (LAK)
• LJ Mooney, U.S. National Under-18 Team/Minnesota (MTL)
• Will Moore, U.S. National Under-18 Team/Boston College (BOS)
• Jack Murtagh, U.S. National Under-18 Team/Boston University (PHI)
• Aidan Park, Green Bay Gamblers/Michigan (EDM)
• Max Plante, Minnesota Duluth (DET)
• Cullen Potter, Arizona State (CGY)
• AJ Spellacy, Windsor Spitfires (CHI)
• Teddy Stiga, Boston College (NSH)
• Mac Swanson, North Dakota (PIT)
• Shane Vansaghi, Michigan State (PHI)
• Will Zellers, Green Bay Gamblers/North Dakota (BOS)
• Brodie Ziemer, Minnesota (BUF)

Defensemen

• Henry Brzustewicz, London Knights (LAK)
• EJ Emery, North Dakota (NYR)
• Blake Fiddler, Edmonton Oil Kings (SEA)
• Elliot Groenewold, Quinnipiac (BOS)
• Tanner Henricks, Lincoln Stars/St. Cloud State (CBJ)
• Caeden Herrington, Lincoln Stars/Vermont (LAK)
• Logan Hensler, Wisconsin (OTT)
• Cole Hutson, Boston University (WSH)
• Adam Kleber, Minnesota Duluth (BUF)
• Sam Laurila, Fargo Force/North Dakota (NYI)*
• Luke Osburn, Youngstown Phantoms/Wisconsin (BUF)
• Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen, Michigan 
• Jacob Rombach, Lincoln Stars/Minnesota (NSH)
• Will Skahan, Boston College (UTA)
• John Whipple, Minnesota (DET)

Goalies

• Nick Kempf, Notre Dame (WSH)
• Kam Hendrickson, Waterloo Black Hawks/UConn 
• Cale Heil, Madison Capitols/North Dakota (TBL)
• Jack Parsons, Chicago Steel/Providence
• Patrick Quinlan, U.S. National Under-18 Team/Sarnia Sting/Notre Dame

* - Named to initial roster, but unable to participate

Team Canada World Junior Summer Showcase Roster 2025

Forwards

• Cole Beaudoin, Barrie Colts (UTA)
• Sacha Boisvert, North Dakota (CHI)
• Justin Carbonneau, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (STL)
• Berkly Catton, Spokane Chiefs (SEA)
• Braden Cootes, Seattle Thunderbirds (VAN)
• Michael Hage, Michigan (MTL)
• Ollie Josephson, Red Deer Rebels (SEA)
• Ben Kindel, Calgary Hitmen (PIT)
• Cayden Lindstrom, Medicine Hat/Michigan State (CBJ)
• Brady Martin, Soo Greyhounds (NSH)
• Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads/Michigan State (PHI)
• Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers/Penn State (2026)
• Michael Misa, Saginaw Spirit (SJS)
• Jake O'Brien, Brantford Bulldogs (SEA)
• Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars (WSH)
• Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals/North Dakota (CGY)
• Ryder Ritchie, Medicine Hat Tigers/Boston University (MIN)
• Malcolm Spence, Erie Otters/Michigan (MYR)
• Marek Vanacker, Brantford Bulldogs (CHI)
• Carson Wetsch, Kelowna Rockets (SJS)

Defense

• Kashawn Aitcheson, Barrie Colts (NYI)
• Harrison Brunicke, Kamloops Blazers/WBS Penguins (PIT)
• Ben Danford, Oshawa Generals (TOR)
• Sam Dickinson, London Knights (SJS)
• Charlie Elick, Tri-City Americans (CBJ)
• Spencer Gill, Rimouski Oceanic (PHI)
• Henry Mews, Sudbury Wolves/Michigan (CGY)
• Zayne Parekh, Saginaw Spirit (CGY)
• Owen Protz, Brantford Bulldogs (MTL)
• Cameron Reid, Kitchener Rangers (NSH)
• Matthew Schaefer, Erie Otters (NYI)
• Tarin Smith, Everett Smith (ANA0

Goalies

• Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades (CBJ)
• Carter George, Owen Sound Attack/Ontario Reign (LAK)
• Jack Ivankovic, Brampton Steelheads/Michigan (NSH)
• Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars (SJS)

Invited, Unable To Attend

• Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips (DET)
• Caleb Desnoyers, Moncton Wildcats (UTA)
• Liam Greentree, Windsor Spitfires (LAK)
• Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets (UTA)
• Jett Luchanko, Guelph Storm (PHI)
• Roger McQueen, Brandon Wheat Kings (ANA)
• Sam O'Reilly, London Knights (TBL)
• Beckett Sennecke, Oshawa Generals (ANA)

Team Sweden World Junior Summer Showcase Roster 2025

Forwards

• Jack Berglund, Färjestad BK (PHI)
• Viggo Björck, Djugårdens IF (2026)
• Wilson Björck, Colorado College (VAN)
• Liam Danielsson, Örebro HK
• Filip Ekberg, Ottawa 67s (CAR)
• Linus Eriksson, Timrå IK (FLA)
• Melvin Fernström, Örebro HK (PIT)
• Eddie Genborg, Linköpings HC (DET)
• Valter Lindberg, Skellefteå AIK 
• Eric Nilson, Djugårdens/Michigan State (ANA)
• Viggo Nordlund, Skellefteå AIK (CAR)
• Lucas Pettersson, Brynäs IF (ANA)
• Ivar Stenberg, Frölunda HC 2026
• Alexander Zetterberg, Boston University

Note: Anton Frondell (CHI) and Victor Eklund (NYI) were both named to the camp roster, but will not be in Minnesota for the showcase.

Defensemen

• Sascha Boumedienne, Boston University (WPG)
• Gabriel Eliasson, Barrie Colts (OTT)
• Alfons Freij, IF Björklöven (WPG)
• Viggo Gustafsson, HV71 (NSH)
• Victor Johansson, Leksands (TOR)
• Carl-Otto Magnusson, Moncton Wildcats
• Leo Sahlin Wallenius, Växjö Lakers HC (SJS)
• Felix Öhrqvist, Linköping HC

Goalies

• Carl Axelsson, Sioux Falls Stampede
• Love Härenstam, Skellefteå AIK (STL)
• Herman Liv, Örebro HK 

Team Finland World Junior Summer Showcase Roster 2025

Forwards

• Emil Hemming, Barrie Colts (DAL)
• Atte Joki, Lukko Rauma (DAL)
• Onni Kalto, TPS Turku
• Anton Kettunen, Lahti Pelicans
• Aatos Koivu, TPS Turku (MTL)
• Jasper Kuhta, HIFK Helsinki
• Benjamin Pietilä, Kärpät Oulu
• Kasper Pikkarainen, TPS Turku (NJD)
• Aleksi Pulkkanen, KalPa Kuopio
• Veeti Räsänen, Jokerit Helsinki
• Heikki Ruohonen, Harvard (PHI)
• Joona Saarelainen, KalPa Kuopio (TBL)
• Leo Tuuva, Lukko Rauma
• Roope Vesterinen, HPK Hämeenlinna
• Max Westergård, Frölunda HC (PHI)

Defense

• Lasse Boelius, Ässät Pori (ANA)
• Mitja Jokinen, TPS Turku
• Aron Kiviharju, HIFK (MIN)
• Veikka Mononen, KalPa Kuopio
• Daniel Nieminen, Lahti Pelicans (NSH)
• Niklas Nykyri, HIFK
• Julius Saari, Jokerit
• Sebastian Soini, Ilves Tampere (MIN)

Goalies

• Patrik Kerkola, KalPa Kuopio
• Petteri Rimpinen, Kiekko-Espoo (LAK)
• Kim Saarinen, HPK Hämeenlinna (SEA)

Where Is The World Junior Summer Showcase?

The World Junior Summer Showcase will be held at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the campus of the University of Minnesota. The event will feature teams from the U.S., Sweden, Finland and Canada.

When Is The World Junior Summer Showcase?

The World Junior Summer Showcase will run from July 25 to August 2. The first games of the WJSS will be held on July 27 with the final games played on Aug. 2.

World Junior Summer Showcase Game Schedule

Sunday, July 27

• USA White vs. Finland, 1 p.m. CT
• USA Blue vs. Sweden, 4:30 p.m. CT

Monday, July 28

• Finland vs. USA Blue, 1 p.m. CT
• Sweden vs. USA White, 4:30 p.m. CT

Tuesday, July 29

• Canada Red vs. Canada White, 4:30 p.m. CT

Wednesday, July 30

• Sweden vs. USA, 1 p.m. CT
• Canada vs. Finland, 4:30 p.m. CT

Friday, Aug. 1

• Canada vs. Sweden, 1 p.m. CT
• Finland vs. USA, 4:30 p.m. CT

Saturday, Aug. 2

• Sweden vs. Finland, 1 p.m. CT
• USA vs. Canada, 4:30 p.m. CT

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