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World Juniors teams convene soon

Published 25.04.2017 09:17 GMT-4 | Author Martin Merk
Shaping rosters
Defending World Junior Champion Finland before its opening game at last year’s IIHF World Junior Championship. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images
With less than three weeks left until the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal and Toronto the teams have named their candidates.

The first puck drop will be in 19 days from now and already next week the first exhibition games will take place on Canadian soil at various venues in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

Before the teams battle for medals, players will compete for a spot on the team roster to make the trip to the World Juniors. Find below the candidates who were named. The teams can register up to 23 players (20 skaters and three goaltenders) for the tournament.

We will keep you up to date in the Teams section in the menu. The official player registration for the tournament will take place on 25th December in the night.

 

FINLAND

Goaltenders:
Karolus Kaarlehto, TPS Turku
Markus Ruusu, JYP Jyvaskyla
Veini Vehvilainen, JYP Jyvaskyla

Defencemen:
Miro Heiskanen, IFK Helsinki
Olli Juolevi, London Knights (OHL)
Otto Leskinen, KalPa Kuopio
Jesper Mattila, Boston College (NCAA)
Jarkko Parikka, Ilves Tampere
Juho Rautanen, Jokerit Helsinki
Vili Saarijarvi, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)
Robin Salo, Vaasan Sport
Urho Vaakanainen, JYP Jyvaskyla
Juuso Valimaki, Tri-City Americans (WHL)

Forwards:
Kasper Bjorkqvist, Providence College (NCAA)
Henrik Borgstrom, Denver University (NCAA)
Jouka Juhola, Assat Pori
Otto Koivula, Ilves Tampere
Janne Kuokkanen, London Knights (OHL)
Joona Luoto, Tappara Tampere
Julius Mattila, Boston College (NCAA)
Julius Nattinen, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Petrus Palmu, Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
Arttu Ruotsalainen, Assat Pori
Aapeli Rasanen, Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
Eeli Tolvanen, Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
Kristian Vesalainen, HPK Hameenlinna
Aaro Vidgren, Lukko Rauma
Teemu Vayrynen, TPS Turku

Head Coach:
Jukka Rautakorpi

 

RUSSIA

Goaltenders:
Anton Krasotkin, Loko Yaroslavl
Ilya Samsonov, Metallurg Magnitigorsk
Vladislav Sukhachyov, Chelmet Chelyabinsk

Defencemen:
Artyom Chmykhov, CSKA Moscow
Grigori Dronov, Metallurg Magnitigorsk
Kamil Fazylzyanov, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Vadim Kudako, Severstal Cherepovets
Ruslan Petrishev, Salavat Yulayev Ufa
Yegor Rykov, SKA St. Petersburg
Mikhail Sergachyov, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Mikhail Sidorov, Ak Bars Kazan
Artyom Volkov, Dynamo Balashikha
Yegor Voronkov, Vityaz Podolsk
Mikhail Yepishin, Vityaz Podolsk
Sergei Zborovski, Regina Pats (WHL)

Forwards:
Denis Alexeyev, HK Ryazan
Artyom Artyomov, Sibir Novosibirsk
Kirill Belyayev, Yugra Khanty-Mansisk
Denis Guryanov, Texas Stars (AHL)
Roman Ivashov, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Kirill Kaprizov, Salavat Yulayev Ufa
Pavel Karnaukhov, CSKA Moscow
Nikita Korostelyov, Sarnia Sting (OHL)
Mikhail Kotlyarevski, Salavat Yulayev Ufa
Danila Kvartalnov, CSKA Moscow
Nikita Li, Spartak Moscow
Mikhail Maltsev, SKA-Neva St. Petersburg
Alexander Polunin, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
German Rubtsov, Vityaz Chekhov
Yakov Trenin, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Artur Tyanulin, Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
Kirill Urakov, Torpedo Nizhni Novgorod
Mikhail Vorobyov, Salavat Yulayev Ufa
Danil Yurtaikin, HK Ryazan

Head Coach:
Valeri Bragin

 

USA

Goaltenders:
Jake Oettinger, Boston University (HEA)
Tyler Parsons, London Knights (OHL)
Joseph Woll, Boston College (HEA)

Defencemen:
Jack Ahcan, St. Cloud State University (NCHC)
Joe Cecconi, University of Michigan (Big Ten)
Casey Fitzgerald, Boston College (HEA)
Adam Fox, Harvard University (ECAC Hockey)
Caleb Jones, Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Chad Krys, Boston University (HEA)
Ryan Lindgren, University of Minnesota (Big Ten)
Charlie McAvoy, Boston University (HEA)

Forwards:

Joey Anderson, University of Minnesota Duluth (NCHC)
Kieffer Bellows, Boston University (HEA)
Brock Boeser, University of North Dakota (NCHC)
Jeremy Bracco, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
Logan Brown, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Alex DeBrincat, Erie Otters (OHL)
Erik Foley, Providence College (HEA)
Jordan Greenway, Boston University (HEA)
Patrick Harper, Boston University (HEA)
Clayton Keller, Boston University (HEA)
Luke Kunin, University of Wisconsin (Big Ten)
Tanner Laczynski, Ohio State University (Big Ten)
Jack Roslovic, Manitoba Moose (AHL)
Troy Terry, University of Denver (NCHC)
Tage Thompson, University of Connecticut (HEA)
Colin White, Boston College (HEA)

Head Coach:
Bob Motzko

 

SWEDEN

Goaltenders:
Filip Gustavsson, Lulea HF
Felix Sandstrom, Brynas Gavle
Adam Werner, Farjestad Karlstad

Defencemen:
David Bernhardt, Djurgarden Stockholm
Gabriel Carlsson, Linkoping HC
Lucas Carlsson, Brynas Gavle
Rasmus Dahlin, Frolunda Gothenburg
Kristoffer Gunnarsson, Frolunda Gothenburg
Oliver Kylington, Stockton Heat (AHL)
Jacob Larsson, Frolunda Gothenburg
Jacob Moverare, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)

Forwards:
Filip Ahl, Regina Pats (WHL)
Lias Andersson, HV71 Jonkoping
Rasmus Asplund, Farjestad Karlstad
Jonathan Dahlen, Timra IK
John Dahlstrom, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Jonathan Davidsson, Djurgarden Stockholm
Joel Eriksson Ek, Farjestad Karlstad
Carl Grundstrom, Frolunda Gothenburg
Fredrik Karlstrom, AIK Stockholm
Jens Looke, Timra IK
Alexander Nylander, Rochester Americans (AHL)
Sebastian Ohlsson, Skelleftea AIK
Elias Pettersson, Timra IK
Tim Soderlund, Skelleftea AIK
Andreas Wingerli, Skelleftea AIK

Head Coach:
Tomas Monten

 

CZECH REPUBLIC

Camp roster not named yet.

 

CANADA

Goaltenders:
Carter Hart, Everett (WHL)
Connor Ingram, Kamloops (WHL)
Michael McNiven, Owen Sound (OHL)

Defencemen:
Jake Bean, Calgary (WHL)
Guillaume Brisebois, Charlottetown (QMJHL)
Thomas Chabot, Saint John (QMJHL)
Kale Clague, Brandon (WHL)
Dante Fabbro, Boston University (HE)
Samuel Girard, Shawinigan (QMJHL)
Noah Juulsen, Everett (WHL)
Jeremy Lauzon, Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL)
Victor Mete, London (OHL)
Philippe Myers, Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL)

Forwards:
Mathew Barzal, Seattle (WHL)
Anthony Cirelli, Oshawa (OHL)
Dillon Dube, Kelowna (WHL)
Pierre-Luc Dubois, Cape Breton (QMJHL)
Julien Gauthier, Val-d’Or (QMJHL)
Brett Howden, Moose Jaw (WHL)
Mathieu Joseph, Saint John (QMJHL)
Tyson Jost, U. of North Dakota (WCHA)
Michael McLeod, Mississauga (OHL)
Nick Merkley, Kelowna (WHL)
Taylor Raddysh, Erie (OHL)
Nicolas Roy, Chicoutimi (QMJHL)
Zach Senyshyn, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
Blake Speers, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
Sam Steel, Regina (WHL)
Mitchell Stephens, Saginaw (OHL)
Dylan Strome, Erie (OHL)
Austin Wagner, Regina (WHL)

Head Coach:
Dominique Ducharme

 

SLOVAKIA

Camp roster not named yet.

 

DENMARK

Goaltenders:
Albert Adamsen, Okanagan Hockey (USPHL)
Emil Gransoe, Topeka Roadrunners (NAHL)
Kasper Krog, SonderjyskE Vojens
Andreas Lauridsen, Odense Bulldogs
Lasse M. Petersen, Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
William Rorth, Rodovre Mighty Bulls

Defencemen:
Daniel Bastrup, Linkopings HC (SWE)
Oliver Gatz, Herning Blue Fox
Jacob Jessen, Herning Blue Fox
Rasmus Heine, Rodovre Mighty Bulls
Morten Jensen, Rogle Angelholm (SWE)
Anders Koch, Esbjerg Energy
Oliver Larsen, Odense Bulldogs
Christian Mieritz, Leksands IF (SWE)
Rasmus Mohr, SonderjyskE Vojens
Mathias Rondbjerg, Rungsted
Malte Setkow, Malmo Redhawks (SWE)
Mikkel Svensson, Gentofte
Nicolai Weichel, Rungsted

Forwards:
Nichlas Andersen, Esbjerg Energy
Rasmus T. Andersson, HV71 Jonkoping (SWE)
Joachim Blichfeld, Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
William Boysen, Rungsted
Sebastian Brinkman, Aalborg Pirates
Mathias From, Rogle Angelholm (SWE)
Gustav Green, Rungsted
Andreas Grundtvig, Rodovre Mighty Bulls
Frederik Hoeg, Odense Bulldogs
Jeppe Jul Korsgaard, Aalborg Pirates
Nikolaj Krag-Christensen, Rogle Angelholm (SWE)
Tobias Ladehoff, Aalborg Pirates
David Madsen, Vaxjo Lakers (SWE)
Magnus Molge, Malmo Redhawks (SWE)
Daniel Nielsen, Herning Blue Fox
Jonas Rondbjerg, Vaxjo Lakers (SWE)
Sebastian Ruders, Herning Blue Fox
Jonas Sander, Herlev Eagles
Kristoffer Sogard, Herning Blue Fox
Jacob Svejstrup, Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
Alexander True, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Christian Wejse, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)

Head Coach:
Olaf Eller

 

SWITZERLAND

Goaltenders:
Matteo Ritz, Lausanne HC
Joren van Pottelberghe, HC Davos
Philip Wuthrich, SC Bern

Defencemen:
Alain Bircher, EHC Kloten
Yanik Burren, SC Bern
Tobias Geisser, EVZ Academy
Colin Gerber, SC Bern
Nico Gross, EVZ Academy
Roger Karrer, ZSC Lions Zurich
Elia Riva, HC Lugano
Jonas Siegenthaler, ZSC Lions Zurich
Livio Stalder, Lulea HF (SWE)
Serge Weber, EHC Kloten

Forwards:
Nelson Chiquet, HC Fribourg-Gotteron
Dominik Diem, GCK Lions Zurich
Nando Eggenberger, HC Davos
Fabian Haberstich, EVZ Academy
Timo Haussener, EVZ Academy
Nico Hischier, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
Loic In Albon, Lausanne HC
Philipp Kurashev, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
Nathan Marchon, HC Fribourg-Gotteron
Marco Miranda, GCK Lions Zurich
Jerome Portmann, HC Davos
Raphael Prassl, GCK Lions Zurich
Damien Riat, Geneve-Servette HC
Calvin Thurkauf, Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
Yannick Zehnder, EVZ Academy

Head Coach:
Christian Wohlwend

 

LATVIA

Goaltenders:
Normunds Borskovics, HS Riga
Gustavs Davis Grigals, HK Riga 
Mareks Egils Mitens, Aston Rebels (NAHL)
Denijs Romanovskis, HS Riga

Defencemen:
Arturs Apfelbaums, Idaho Jr. Steelheads (WSHL)
Bruno Bakanovs, HS Riga
Martins Peteris Barkans, HS Riga
Mihails Boncenkovs, Prizma Riga
Karlis Cukste, Quinnipiac University (NCAA)
Eduards Fjodorovs, Prizma Riga
Magnuss Jakobsons, HK Liepaja
Eduards Hugo Jansons, HK Zemgale/LLU
Gvido Jansons, Aston Rebels (NAHL)
Andrejs Kostjuks, HS Riga
Maksims Ponomarenko, Lorenskog (NOR)
Kristians Rubins, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Arturs Sorokins, HS Riga
Pauls Svars, HK Riga
Normunds Vibans, Great Falls Americans (NA3HL)
Tomass Zeile,  Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL)
Rimans Zelis, HK Riga
Kristaps Zile, HK Riga 

Forwards:
Nikita Ahtonovs, HK Liepaja
Valters Apfelbaums, Prizma Riga
Rudolfs Balcers, Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
Roberts Baranovskis, HK Riga
Ricards Bernhards, Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL)
Roberts Blugers, Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
Rudolfs Builis, HS Riga
Filips Buncis, Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL)
Martins Dzierkals, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
Emils Ezitis , HK Riga
Elvis Dins Kalnberzins, HS Riga
Niks Kalnberzins, Nashville Jr. Predators (NA3HL)
Erlends Klavins, Omaha Lancers (USHL)
Renars Krastenbergs, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
Reinis Martins Lejnieks, HK Riga
Julians Misjus, HS Riga
Vladislavs Nazarovs, HK Liepaja
Toms Opelts, HS Riga
Artjoms Pankevics, HK Riga
Rihards Paskausks, HK Zemgale/LLU
Edgars Petrovs, Daugavpils
Rihards Puide, GCK Lions Zurich (SUI)
Deniss Smirnovs, Geneve-Servette (SUI)
Roberts Stelmahers, HK Liepaja
Haralds Strombergs, Prizma Riga
Deivids Tempelmanis, HS Riga
Eduards Tralmaks, Chicago Steel (USHL)
Aleksandrs Visockis, HK Riga
Vlads Vulkanovs, HK Riga

Head Coach:
Eriks Miluns

 

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