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2026 World Junior Hockey Championship: Canada vs. Latvia — Lineups, start time, and TV schedule

Canada looks to get out to quick 2-0 start in the tournament while the Latvians have their eyes on another upset.

Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Canada vs. Latvia

How to watch

Puck drop: 4:30 PM EST
In Canada: TSN (English,) RDS (French)
In the United States: NHL Network
Live stream: TSN+, RDS Direct

Latvia pulled off the upset of the tournament last year when they beat Canada in the preliminary round. A year to the day since one of their biggest wins in Top Division play, the Latvians aim to replicate that feat.

Team Canada projected lineup

Left Wing Centre Right Wing
#9 Gavin McKenna #29 Michael Hage #28 Brady Martin
#11 Tig Iginla #7 Michael Misa #22 Porter Martone
#25 Caleb Desnoyers #26 Cole Beaudoin #23 Sam O’Reilly
#17 Jett Luchanko #21 Cole Reschny #8 Brauden Cootes
#24 Liam Greentree
Left Defence Right Defence
#10 Cameron Reid #19 Zayne Parekh
#13 Ethan MacKenzie #4 Harrison Brunicke
#2 Kashawn Aitcheson #14 Ben Danford
#5 Carson Carels
Starter Backup
#1 Jack Ivankovic #31 Joshua Ravensbergen

Team Latvia projected lineup

Left Wing Centre Right Wing
#18 Roberts Naudins #14 Olivers Murnieks #19 Bruno Osmanis
#27 Markuss Sieradzkis #7 Rudolfs Berzkalns #24 Daniels Serkins
#28 Karlis Flugins #13 Martins Klaucans #27 Markuss Sieradzkis
#17 Kristers Ansons #22 Antons Macijevskis #20 Kristians Utnans
#16 Roberts Polis
Left Defence Right Defence
#10 Harijs Cjunskis #23 Alberts Smits
#26 Oskars Briedis #15 Darels Uljanskis
#2 Krisjanis Sarts #6 Martins Vitols
#21 Krists Retenais
Starter Backup
#30 Nils Maurins #1 Mikus Vecvanags

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