As the 2026 World Junior Championships quickly approaches with games starting on Dec. 26, it is always a great time to look back at fond memories from WJC's prior. 

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As fans anxiously await the start of games, Team Canada has always been a sight to see in each WJC. With 20 championships for Canada, the hope of a record 21st could be awaiting at the end of this year's WJC. 

While thinking of the future is always fun, it is always nice to look back at the memories that make fan's hearts fill with pride. 

For Team Canada fans, the 2009 WJC is full of memories of yet another gold medal for Canada. Here is a look back at some of the highlights of the 2009 WJC Canada team. 

2009 WJC Result 

Canada took home its fifth consecutive WJC title in 2009. The title comes after an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden in the gold medal match. 

2009 Canda WJC Roster

Goaltenders

• 31, Goaltender, Chet Pickard
• 30, Goaltender, Dustin Tokarski

Defensemen

• 32, Defenseman, Keith Aulie
• 8, Defenseman, Ryan Ellis
• 17, Defenseman, Cody Goloubef
• 4, Defenseman, Thomas Hickey
• 3, Defenseman, Tyler Myers
• 10, Defenseman, Alex Pietrangelo
• 5, Defenseman, P. K. Subban
• 2, Defenseman, Colten Teubert

Forwards

• 24, Forward, Jamie Benn
• 11, Forward, Zach Boychuk
• 28, Forward, Patrice Cormier
• 15, Forward, Stefan Della Rovere
• 25, Forward, Christopher DiDomenico
• 14, Forward, Jordan Eberle
• 22, Forward, Tyler Ennis
• 7, Forward, Angelo Esposito
• 18, Forward, Cody Hodgson
• 29, Forward, Evander Kane
• 12, Forward, Brett Sonne
• 19, Forward, John Tavares

Canada World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

• Carter Bear, LW/C, Everett Silvertips (DET)
• Cole Beaudoin, C, Barrie Colts (UTA)
• Braeden Cootes, C/RW, Seattle Thunderbirds (VAN)
• Caleb Desnoyers, C, Moncton Wildcats (UTA)
• Liam Greentree, RW, Windsor Spitfires (LAK)
• Michael Hage, C, Michigan (MTL)
• Tij Iginla, LW, Kelowna Rockets (UTA)
• Jett Luchanko, C, Brantford Bulldogs (PHI)
• Brady Martin, C, Soo Greyhounds (NSH)
• Porter Martone, RW, Michigan State (PHI)
• Gavin McKenna, LW, Penn State (2026)
• Michael Misa, C/LW, San Jose Barracuda (SJS)
• Sam O'Reilly, C/RW, London Knights (TBL)
• Cole Reschny, C/LW, North Dakota (CGY)

Defense

• Kashawn Aitcheson, D, Barrie Colts (NYI)
• Harrison Brunicke, D, Pittsburgh Penguins (PIT)
• Carson Carels, D, Prince George Cougars (2026)
• Ben Danford, D, Brantford Bulldogs (TOR)
• Ethan MacKenzie, D, Edmonton Oil Kings
• Zayne Parekh, D, Calgary Flames (CGY)
• Cameron Reid, D, Kitchener Rangers (NSH)
• Keaton Verhoeff, D, North Dakota (2026)

Goalies

• Carter George, G, Owen Sound Attack (LAK)
• Jack Ivankovic, G, Michigan (NSH)
• Joshua Ravensbergen, G, Prince George Cougars (SJS)

Team Canada World Junior Championship 2026 Schedule

Friday, December 26

• 8:30 p.m. ET - Czechia vs Canada

Saturday, December 27

• 4:30 p.m. ET - Latvia vs Canada

Monday, December 29

• 8:30 p.m. ET - Canada vs Denmark

Wednesday, December 31

• 8:30 p.m. ET - Canada vs Finland

2026 World Junior Championship Schedule

View the full schedule below for the Group Stage and Knockout rounds of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota.

Friday, December 26

• 1:00 p.m. ET - Sweden vs Slovakia
• 2:30 p.m. ET - Denmark vs Finland
• 6:00 p.m. ET - Germany vs USA
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Czechia vs Canada

Saturday, December 27

• 2:00 p.m. ET - Slovakia vs Germany
• 4:30 p.m. ET - Latvia vs Canada
• 6:00 p.m. ET - USA vs Switzerland
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Denmark vs Czechia

Sunday, December 28

• 2:00 p.m. ET - Sweden vs Switzerland
• 4:30 p.m. ET - Finland vs Latvia

Monday, December 29

• 1:00 p.m. ET - Germany vs Sweden
• 3:30 p.m. ET - Finland vs Czechia
• 6:00 p.m. ET - Slovakia vs USA
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Canada vs Denmark

Tuesday, December 30

• 2:00 p.m. ET - Switzerland vs Germany
• 4:30 p.m. ET - Latvia vs Denmark

Wednesday, December 31

• 1:00 p.m. ET - Switzerland vs Slovakia
• 3:30 p.m. ET - Czechia vs Latvia
• 6:00 p.m. ET - USA vs Sweden
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Canada vs Finland

Friday, January 2

• 12:30 p.m. ET - Relegation Game
• 2:00 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals Game 1
• 4:30 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals Game 2
• 6:00 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals Game 3
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals Game 4

Sunday, January 4

• 4:30 p.m. ET - Semifinals Game 1
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Semifinals Game 2

Monday, January 5

• 4:30 p.m. ET - Bronze Medal Game
• 8:30 p.m. ET - Gold Medal Game

2026 World Junior Championship Teams

View the list of teams, by group, for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Group A

• USA
• Germany
• Switzerland
• Sweden
• Slovakia

Group B

• Canada
• Czechia
• Latvia
• Denmark
• Finland

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