2027 World Junior Championship Rosters: All 10 Team Guides & Lineups
The IIHF 2027 World Junior Championship will run from Dec 26, 2026, to Jan 5, 2027, in Red Deer and Edmonton, Canada. The final team roster will be announced after each team selection camp in December.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Roster Size | 25 players (22 Skaters, 3 Goalies) |
| Age Eligibility | Players born in 2007 or later |
| Active Game Roster | 20 skaters + 2 goalies |
| Roster Status | Projected |
| Official Roster | Expected in early December |
| Last Update | Oct 14, 2026 |
Below are the projected rosters for all 10 teams, with a link to each team’s full roster page, including the schedule, projected roster, key players, history, and strengths. See the tournament’s full schedule for game dates and venues.
Has the Official Roster for the 2027 WJC Been Announced?
No federation has announced a 25-player roster yet. The linked rosters are projections based on the World Junior Summer Showcase, the July and August evaluation camp, NHL draft status, and current-season form. National teams are expected to announce the final roster in early December.
Group A Rosters
Group A includes Team USA, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Slovakia. Explore each team’s roster guide for projected lineups, top prospects, and key players to watch.
Team USA
Adam Nightingale’s Americans aim to return to the podium after finishing fifth in 2026. Wyatt Cullen and Chase Reid headline the projected roster.
Finland
Ville Mäntymaa coaches a young Finnish team that includes six players from the 2026 squad eligible for the 2027 tournament. Patrik Kerkola is the projected starting goaltender.
Sweden
Defending champion Sweden brings 14 eligible players from the 2026 gold-medal-winning squad, led by Magnus Hävelid. NHL commitments are the main threat to this roster.
Germany
Tobias Abstreiter’s team aims for a better finish after placing ninth three straight years. Max Calce, born in 2009, is the top prospect to watch ahead of the 2027 draft.
Slovakia
Peter Frühauf leads a team built around the core group that won silver at the 2026 Under-18 World Championship. The starting goaltender position remains up for grabs.
Group B Rosters
Group B includes Team Canada, Norway, Czechia, Switzerland, and Latvia. Explore each team’s roster guide for projected lineups, top prospects, and key players to watch.
Team Canada
Misha Donskov’s team is competing in the Edmonton tournament with one of the competition’s deepest forward groups. Cole Reschny and Braeden Cootes are among the returning players.
Norway
Newly promoted Norway is fighting for survival under Ole-Kristian Tollefsen leadership. The match against Latvia on December 30 is the decisive game.
Czechia
Jan Tomajko took over the U20 program in the summer of 2026. Six-foot-6 winger Václav Nestrašil stands out on the roster.
Switzerland
Luca Cereda’s young Swiss team has reached the quarter-finals in five consecutive editions. Jonah Neuenschwander is the headliner of this group.
Latvia
Artis Ābols’ team is fighting to avoid the relegation series. Twelve players are eligible to return from the 2026 squad in the 2027 edition.
2027 WJC Roster Question Marks
Several projected players are currently playing professional hockey in North America. NHL clubs rarely release players for the World Juniors. AHL players’ availability depends on club decisions closer to the tournament.
NHL Players
AHL Players
Conclusion
The official roster for the IIHF 2027 World Junior Championship is expected in December, after teams’ national camps. Until then, these roster guides provide an overview of projected lineups, top prospects, and players to watch across all 10 teams.
