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2026 IIHF World Junior Championship

Canada Comes Up With Clutch Goal To Defeat Latvia In Overtime At WJC

Canada Comes Up With Clutch Goal To Defeat Latvia In Overtime At WJC

The second day of the World Junior Championships is going strong! After a fierce three periods of regulation, Canada seals the deal in overtime. Recap below

Dec 28, 2025 by Madelyn Mendoza
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The 2026 World Junior Classic has brought chaos in every match, but in the match between Canada and Latvia, the tension was high the whole way through. 

The contest started out slow with both teams getting shots on goal early. Latvia took the early lead but the goal was called back due to the puck being kicked in by Sieradzkis. 

After the goal was called back, Canada took a one goal lead courtesy of Cole Reschny early in the second period. Canada would on to the one-goal lead until the final two minutes of regulation when Rudolfs Berzkalns knocked the puck in for Latvia. 

As the two teams headed in to overtime, the clock didn't have to run long as Michael Hage pulled off a huge clutch goal to seal the victory for Canada. 

Reschny and Hage were the leading scores for Canada with one goal each. Gavin Mckenna, Harrison Brunicke and Zayne Parekh each had one assist. 

For Latvia, Rudolfs Berzkalns was the leading scorer with one goal. Krisjanis Sarts and Dmitrijs Dilevka each had one assist. 

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Canada Goal! Team Canada Seals Overtime Win! OT - 60:44

Latvia 1, Canada 2 

Well that didn't take long! Just after overtime started for the two teams, Canada put this game away! 

Michael Hage comes up with the huge goal to secure the Team Canada win! Hage is assisted by Gavin McKenna and Zayne Parekh. 

Start of Overtime! OT- 60:00

Latvia 1, Canada 1 

Here we go hockey fans! It's overtime! Who will get this win? Let's find out! 

End of Regulation! 3rd Period - 60:00

Latvia 1, Canada 1 

The end of regulation is here! Canada and Latvia will head to overtime! 

Penalty For Latvia! 3rd Period - 59:08

Latvia 1, Canada 1 

Shortly after the game has been all tied up, Latvia is awarded two more penalty minutes.

Roberts Naudins will get two minutes for delay of game! 

Latvia On The Board! 3rd Period - 58:02

Latvia 1, Canada 1

Latvia is finally on the board! Rudolfs Berzkalns scores for Latvia! 

Berzkalns is assisted by Krisjanis Sarts and Dmitrijs Dilevka. 

Nils Robert Maurins Is A BEAST! 3rd Period

Latvia 0, Canada 1 

In what has been a relatively quiet third period,  Nils Robert Maurins has been putting on an absolute clinic in net for Latvia. Check it out! 

Shots On Goal Update! 3rd Period

Latvia 0, Canada 1 

As Canada still leads this contest by one goal, the shots on goal margin has shrank. Canada still leads the shots on goal numbers, 30-26, over Latvia. 

Start Third Period! 3rd Period - 40:00

Latvia 0, Canada 1 

The start of the third period is finally here! Canada still leads by one!

End Second Period! 2nd Period - 40:00

Latvia 0, Canada 1

The end of the second period is here! As the teams head to intermission, Canada still leads by one goal. 

Two More Penalty Minutes For Canada! 2nd Period - 30:06

Latvia 0, Canada 1 

As Canada still leads by one goal, Ben Danford picks up a two-minute penalty for high sticking.

Canada Strikes First On Power Play Goal! 2nd Period - 22:22

Latvia 0, Canada 1 

Team Canada is on the board first in the second period! 

Cole Reschny scores on the power play. He is assisted by Gavin McKenna and Harrison Brunicke. 

Major Penalty For Latvia!  2nd Period - 21:43

Latvia 0, Canada 0 

The start of the second period has seen some drama early. 

Martins Klaucans picks up five-minutes for an illegal check to head or neck. 

Start Period 2! 2nd Period - 20:00

Latvia 0, Canada 0 

The second period is underway! It still is scoreless in this game!

Final Score Update | Slovakia vs. Germany

As time expired in the ongoing game on Dec. 27, Slovakia defeated Germany, 4-1.  

End 1st Period - 20:00

Latvia 0, Canada 0 

The end of the first period still sees this one scoreless. 

Canada now leads the shots on goal race, 11-7. 

Latvia Picks Up Penalty! 1st Period - 16:06

Latvia 0, Canada 0 

Latvia picks up its first penalty minutes of the game. Daniel Serkins will serve two minutes for holding.

Shots On Goal!

Latvia 0, Canda 0 

As the first period comes closer to the end, Latvia leads shots on goal, currently besting Canada 7-4.  

Latvia Scores & It's Called Back! 1st Period - 14:10 

Latvia 0, Canado 0 

It was almost a one-score lead for Latvia as Markuss Sieradzkis got the puck in the goal. After further review, the puck was ruled to be kicked in and the goal was called back. 

2 Minute Penalty For Canada! 1st Period - 4:10 

Latvia 0, Canada 0 

The first penalty minutes of this game are dished out. Jett Luchanko will get two penalty minutes for holding. 

Puck Drop! 1st Period - 0:00

Puck drop is officially here and the first period is underway! 

Jack Ivankovic is in net for Canada. 

Nils Maurins is in net for  Latvia

15 Minutes To Puck Drop!

Just 15 minutes to go until puck drop! Get excited hockey fans, this is a match you don't want to miss!  

Score Update: Slovakia vs. Germany

With just 30 minutes left until puck drop for Canada and Latvia,  here is a score update for Slovakia and Germany as they square off on the ice. 

Tomas Chrenko completes the hat trick to give Slovakia the 3-0 lead to head in to the third period! 

Canada Starting Lineup

Goalkeepers

  • 1, Jack Ivankovic
  • 31, Joshua Ravensbergen

Defensemen

  • 2, Kashawn Aitcheson
  • 4, Harrison Brunicke
  • 5, Carson Carels
  • 10, Cameron Reid
  • 13, Ethan MacKenzie
  • 14, Ben Danford
  • 19, Zayne Parekh

Forwards

  • 7, Michael Misa
  • 8, Braeden Cootes
  • 9, Gavin McKenna
  • 11, Tij Iginla
  • 17, Jett Luchanko
  • 21, Cole Reschny
  • 22, Porter Martone
  • 23, Sam O’Reilly
  • 24, Liam Greentree
  • 25, Caleb Desnoyers
  • 26, Cole Beaudoin
  • 28, Brady Martin
  • 29, Michael Hage

Latvia Starting Lineup

Goalkeepers

  • 1, Mikus Vecvanags
  • 30, Nils Maurins

Defensemen

  • 2, Krisjanis Sarts
  • 6, Martins Vitols
  • 10, Harijs Cjunskis
  • 15, Darels Uljanskis
  • 21, Krists Retenais
  • 23, Alberts Smits
  • 26, Oskars Briedis

Forwards

  • 7, Rudolfs Berzkalns
  • 8, Martins Klaucans
  • 11, Dmitrijs Dilevka
  • 14, Olivers Murnieks
  • 16, Roberts Polis
  • 17, Kristers Ansons
  • 18, Roberts Naudins
  • 19, Bruno Osmanis
  • 20, Kristians Utnans
  • 22, Antons Macijevskis
  • 24, Daniels Serkins
  • 27, Markuss Sieradzkis
  • 28, Karlis Flugins

1 Hour To Puck Drop! - Recap Of Scores & What's Next

Just one hour until puck drop for Canada and Latvia and as fans get ready for this clash, here is a recap of scores from the previous games in the 2026 WJC and a look at what's next for the remainder of Dec. 27. 

Dec 27 Remaining Schedule

  • Canada vs. Latvia - 4:30 PM ET 
  • USA vs. Switzerland - 6:00 PM ET 
  • Denmark vs. Czechia - 8:30 PM ET 

Score Recap:

Dec. 27

  • Slovakia 3, Germany 0 - Ongoing Match

Dec. 26

  • Sweden 3, Slovakia 2 
  • Denmark 2, Finland 6 
  • Germany 3, USA 6
  • Czechia 5, Canada 7 

How To Watch Canada vs. Latvia

This game in the 2026 World Junior Championships can be found to watch on TSN if you are a Canadian viewer or on the NHL for those in the US. 

Latvia World Juniors Roster 2026

Forwards

  • Kristers Ansons, LW, HK Mogo
  • Rudolfs Berzkalns, C, Muskegon Lumberjacks
  • Dmitrijs Dilevka, F, Brooks Bandits
  • Karlis Flugins, F, KooKoo U20
  • Martins Klaucans, LW, Sherbrooke Phoenix
  • Antons Macijevskis, F, Watertown Shamrocks
  • Olivers Murnieks, C, Saint John Sea Dogs
  • Roberts Naudins, F, Shattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep (2027)
  • Bruno Osmanis, RW, IF Bjorkloven U20
  • Roberts Janis Polis, F, HS Riga 17
  • Maksims Pumpins, F, HC Poruba U20
  • Daniels Serkins, C/LW, EHC Basel
  • Markuss Sieradzkis, F, HC Plzen U20
  • Kristians Utnans, F, Kenai River Brown Bears

Defense

  • Oskars Briedis, LHD, Lulea HF U20
  • Harijs Cjunskis, LHD, Brooks Bandits
  • Rolands Naglis, LHD, SC Bern Future U21
  • Krists Retanais, LHD, Brooks Bandits
  • Krisjanis Sarts, LHD, Blackfalds Bulldogs
  • Alberts Smits, LHD, Jukurit U20
  • Darels Uljanskis, LHD, Flint Firebirds (ANA)
  • Martins Vitols, LHD, Zemgale

Goalies

  • Ivans Kufterins, G, Kamloops Blazers
  • Nils Roberts Maurins, G, Omaha Lancers
  • Mikus Vecvanags, G, Newfoundland Regiment (MTL)

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)

2026 World Junior Championship Schedule

View the full schedule below for the Group Stage and playoff rounds of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota. FloHockey will provide free live updates for each USA and Canada game including analysis, scoring summaries, and highlights.

Friday, December 26

  • 1:00 p.m. ET - Sweden 3 - 2 Slovakia
  • 2:30 p.m. ET - Denmark 2 - 6 Finland
  • 6:00 p.m. ET - Germany 3 - 6 USA
  • 8:30 p.m. ET - Czechia vs Canada *Live Updates*

Saturday, December 27

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

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 *Live Updates*
  • 8:30 p.m. ET - Canada vs Finland *Live Updates*

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

IIHF World Juniors Hockey: Past Champions

Here's who won the Gold at the IIHF World Junior Championship since 2000.

  • 2025: United States
  • 2024: United States
  • 2023: Canada
  • 2022: Canada
  • 2021: United States
  • 2020: Canada
  • 2019: Finland
  • 2018: Canada
  • 2017: United States 
  • 2016: Finland
  • 2015: Canada
  • 2014: Finland
  • 2013: United States 
  • 2012: Sweden
  • 2011: Russia
  • 2010: United States
  • 2009: Canada
  • 2008: Canada
  • 2007: Canada
  • 2006: Canada 
  • 2005: Canada
  • 2004: United States
  • 2003: Russia
  • 2002: Russia
  • 2001: Czech Republic
  • 2000: Czech Republic

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

Follow FloHockey's Coverage Of The 2026 World Junior Championship

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