Team Germany at the 2027 WJC: Roster, Schedule, History & Predictions
Canada hosts the 2027 World Junior Championship on home ice in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. The German team participated in this tournament and fought to survive in the top division. Since 2020, they have survived three straight relegation games in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 editions. Now they are chasing their first quarterfinal since 2023.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IIHF World Junior Championship |
| Dates | Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 |
| Group | A |
| Venue | Marchant Crane Centrium, Red Deer |
| Head Coach | Tobias Abstreiter |
| Team Manager | Korbinian Holzer |
| Recent Finish | 9th Place in 2026 |
| WJC Gold Titles | 0 |
| Last Update | Oct 13, 2026 |
The German team is chasing its first quarterfinal place since 2023. This Team Germany 2027 World Junior Championship dedicated page will break down the schedule, projected rosters, management, staff, key players, strengths, our expert prediction, and everything you need to know.
Germany’s Schedule at the 2027 World Juniors
Team Germany is in Group A at the 2027 World Junior Championship and will play all its group-stage games at the Marchant Crane Centrium in Red Deer, Alberta. They will face a strong contender for the gold, Team USA, in their first match of the tournament at 7:30 pm MT.
| Date | Opponent | Time (MT) | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2026 | USA | 7:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Marchant Crane Centrium, Red Deer |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Finland | 7:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Marchant Crane Centrium, Red Deer |
| Dec 29, 2026 | Sweden | 7:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Marchant Crane Centrium, Red Deer |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Slovakia | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Marchant Crane Centrium, Red Deer |
See the full tournament schedule, including dates and times, on our schedule page.
Complete Team Germany Roster for 2027
Head coach Tobias Abstreiter will finalize the official 25-player roster in early December after selection camp. Our projected roster has fourteen forwards, eight defensemen, and three goalies based on DEB summer camp and European junior registries. It is not official.
Forward
| Player | Pos | Shoots | Height | Weight | Current Team | NHL Rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lewandowski | LW | L | 6’3″ | 180 lbs | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | Edmonton Oilers (2025, R4 #117) |
| Maxim Schäfer | LW | L | 6’3″ | 183 lbs | Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL) | Washington Capitals (2025, R3 #96) |
| Elias Schneider | C | L | 6’0″ | 176 lbs | Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Tobias Krestan | RW | R | 6’2″ | 194 lbs | Eisbären Berlin | Los Angeles Kings (2026, R7 #209) |
| Timo Kose | F | L | 6’3″ | 201 lbs | Löwen Frankfurt (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Max Calce | C | L | 5’11” | 181 lbs | Adler Mannheim (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Mateu Späth Mariscal | F | L | 5’10” | 179 lbs | Kölner Haie (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Sebastian Zwickl | LW | L | 6’2″ | 181 lbs | Augsburger Panther (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Gustavs Griva | F | L | 6’0″ | 172 lbs | Madison Capitols (USHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Rihards Griva | F | R | 6’0″ | 174 lbs | Madison Capitols (USHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Nikita Bloch | F | L | 5’11” | 181 lbs | Newfoundland Regiment (QMJHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Max Ziergiebel | F | L | 5’11” | 185 lbs | Bietigheim Steelers (DEL2) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Nikita Kessler | F | R | 5’11” | 168 lbs | Ravensburg Towerstars (DEL2) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Dustin Willhöft | F | L | 5’7″ | 130 lbs | Grizzlys Wolfsburg (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
Defensemen
| Player | Shoots | Height | Weight | Current Team | NHL Rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Händel | R | 6’2″ | 176 lbs | Kölner Haie (DEL) | Montreal Canadiens (2025, R6 #177) |
| Fabio Kose | L | 6’3″ | 207 lbs | Löwen Frankfurt (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Max Bleicher | L | 5’11” | 190 lbs | Straubing Tigers (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Tobias Krämer | R | 6’6″ | 216 lbs | Niagara IceDogs (OHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Darian Rolsing | R | 6’5″ | 187 lbs | Wenatchee Wild (WHL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Moritz Warnecke | TBD | TBD | TBD | Red Bull München (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Gordejs Radionovs | L | TBD | TBD | Iserlohn Roosters (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Niclas Hempel | L | 6’0″ | 187 lbs | Schwenninger Wild Wings (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
Goaltenders
| Player | Catches | Height | Weight | Current Team | NHL Rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Stuhrmann | L | 6’0″ | 181 lbs | RoKi (Mestis) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Max Bolle | L | 6’0″ | 181 lbs | Red Bull München (DEL) | 2027 Draft Eligible |
| Ole Blumenkamp | TBD | TBD | TBD | Krefeld Pinguine | 2027 Draft Eligible |
Coaching & Management Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Team Manager | Korbinian Holzer |
| Head Coach | Tobias Abstreiter |
| Assistant Coach | Jochen Molling |
| Assistant Coach | Patrick Strauch |
| Goaltending Coach | Luca Endres |
| Athletic Trainer | Christian Bachmann |
| Video Coach | TBD (Selection Camp) |
| Medical / Support Staff | TBD (Selection Camp) |
Projected Line Combination
Below the lineup is our projection for the German team for the 2027 WJC. It’s not official.
Projected Forward Lines
Defensive Pairing
Goaltender Depth Chart
Key Players to Watch
David Lewandowski (LW – Edmonton Oilers)
Lewandowski is Germany’s most dangerous forward and top returning scorer. Edmonton selected him 117th overall in 2025. He scored three points in the 2026 relegation game.
Maxim Schäfer (LW – Washington Capitals)
Washington drafted him 96th overall in 2025. Schäfer is the highest-drafted German in this age group. He scored twice in a 2026 relegation game. His height is 6’3″, and he now plays for Cape Breton in the QMJHL.
Carlos Händel (D – Montreal Canadiens)
Händel is Germany’s only drafted defenseman in this group. Montreal drafted him 177th overall in 2025. He recorded three assists during the relegation match against Denmark in 2026.
Max Calce (C – 2027 Draft Eligible)
Calce is a bright young German talent. He was born in 2009 and already plays for Adler Mannheim in the DEL. He is a top candidate for the 2027 NHL Draft, and his skill could make him Germany’s future star.
Lukas Stuhrmann (G – 2027 Draft Eligible)
Stuhrmann returns as Germany’s likely starting goaltender. He played in the 2026 tournament in Minnesota. He now faces seasoned professional shooters with RoKi in Mestis (Finland’s second division). His experience brings valuable stability to Germany in net.
Tobias Krestan (RW – Los Angeles Kings)
Krestan is the only German selected in the 2026 NHL Draft. Los Angeles picked him 209th overall in the seventh round. He scored for the U20 team against Slovakia in August. The 6’2″ winger brings size to Germany’s attack.
Team Germany Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Weaknesses
Germany at Previous World Juniors (History)
Team Germany has not won any medals yet in World Junior Championship history. Three consecutive quarter-final appearances, from 2021 to 2023, marked their golden age.
| Year | Finish |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 9th |
| 2025 | 9th |
| 2024 | 9th |
| 2023 | 8th (quarterfinal) |
| 2022 | 6th (quarterfinal) |
| 2021 | 6th (quarterfinal) |
| 2020 | 9th |
Prediction About the Germany Team in the 2027 Edition
German team’s goal is to stay in the top division. The group is very strong, with the USA, Sweden, and Finland all in the medal hunt. We predict Germany finishes fifth and wins the relegation game.
Conclusion
Germany may lack star power, but they never lack fight. Eight straight top-division tournaments prove the program’s growth. If the young core overachieves in Red Deer, a quarterfinal run is possible. Check back in December for the official roster.
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