World Juniors camp rosters
by Martin Merk|23 DEC 2022
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The upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship will start on 26 December and while players won’t be formally registered to the rosters until the evening before, the teams are in the provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to practise and play pre-competition games with squads close to the final roster size.

On 25 December teams need to register a minimum of 15 skaters and two goalkeepers. The maximum roster size is 20 skaters and three goalkeepers, and eligible players can be added up to two hours before a game.

Find below the camp rosters as announced by the teams (sorted by the seeding).

Canada

Goalkeepers
Benjamin Gaudreau, Sarnia Sting (OHL)
Thomas Milic, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)

Defenders
Nolan Allan, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Brandt Clarke, Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Ethan Del Mastro, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)
Tyson Hinds, Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL)
Kevin Korchinski, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Jack Matier, Ottawa 67s (OHL)
Olen Zellweger, Everett Silvertips (WHL)

Forwards
Caedan Bankier, Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
Connor Bedard, Regina Pats (WHL)
Colton Dach, Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
Zach Dean, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Adam Fantilli, University of Michigan (Big Ten)
Nathan Gaucher, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
Dylan Guenther, Arizona Coyotes (NHL)
Zack Ostapchuk, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
Brennan Othmann, Peterborough Petes (OHL)
Joshua Roy, Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL)
Reid Schaefer, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Logan Stankoven, Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
Shane Wright, Seattle Kraken (NHL)

Head Coach
Dennis Williams

Finland

Goalkeepers
Niklas Kokko, Karpat Oulu
Aku Koskenvuo, Harvard University (NCAA)
Jani Lampinen, Kiekko-Espoo

Defenders
Kalle Ervasti, Lukko Rauma
Aleksi Heimosalmi, Assat Pori
Aron Kiviharju, TPS Turku
Aleksi Malinen, JYP Jyvaskyla
Ville Ruotsalainen, KalPa Kuopio
Otto Salin, HIFK Helsinki
Jimi Suomi, TPS Turku
Topias Vilen, Pelicans Lahti

Forwards
Lenni Hameenaho, Assat Pori
Niko Huuhtanen, Jukurit Mikkeli
Konsta Kapanen, KalPa Kuopio
Oliver Kapanen, KalPa Kuopio
Aleksanteri Kaskimaki, HIFK Helsinki
Joakim Kemell, JYP Jyvaskyla
Ville Koivunen, Karpat Oulu
Brad Lambert, Winnipeg Jets (NHL)
Jere Lassila, JYP Jyvaskyla
Verner Miettinen, Fargo Force (USHL)
Jani Nyman, Ilves Tampere
Sami Paivarinta, Lukko Rauma
Topi Ronni, Tappara Tampere
Kalle Vaisanen, TPS Turku

Head Coach
Tomi Lamsa

Sweden

Goalkeepers
Ian Blomquist, Vasteras IK
Marcus Brannman, Dubuque Fighting Saints (USA)
Carl Lindbom, Djurgarden Stockholm

Defenders
Adam Engstrom, Rogle Angelholm
Ludvig Jansson, Sodertalje SK
Hugo Jonasson, IK Oskarshamn
Jakob Noren, MODO Ornskoldsvik 
Calle Odelius, Djurgarden Stockholm
Elias Pettersson, Orebro HK
Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Skelleftea AIK
Victor Sjoholm, HV71 Jonkoping

Forwards
Filip Bystedt, Linkoping HC
Leo Carlsson, Orebro HK
Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Djurgarden Stockholm
Fabian Lysell, Boston Bruins (NHL)
Liam Ohgren, Djurgarden Stockholm
Milton Oscarson, Orebro HK
Noah Ostlund, Djurgarden Stockholm
Oskar Pettersson, Rogle Angelholm
Simon Robertsson, Skelleftea AIK
Isak Rosen, Buffalo Sabres (NHL)
Victor Stjernborg, Vaxjo Lakers
William Stromgren, Brynas Gavle
Fabian Wagner, Linkoping HC

Head Coach
Magnus Havelid

Czechia

Goalkeepers
Daniel Kral, Bili Tygri Liberec
Oliver Satny, Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL)
Tomas Suchanek, Tri-City Americans (WHL)

Defenders
Marek Alscher, Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Ales Cech, Karpat Oulu (FIN)
Ondrej Chabada, HC Pardubice
Tomas Hamara, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
David Jiricek, Cleveland Monsters (AHL)
David Moravec, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
David Spacek, Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL)
Stanislav Svozil, Regina Pats (WHL)
Jiri Tichacek, Rytiri Kladno

Forwards
Ondrej Becher, Prince George Cougars (WHL)
Jakub Brabenec, Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)
Jaroslav Chmelar, Providence College (NCAA)
Petr Hauser, Sparta Prague
Jakub Kos, Ilves Tampere (FIN)
Jiri Kulich, Rochester Americans (AHL)
Marcel Marcel, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Adam Mechura, Tri-City Americans (WHL)
Matous Mensik, HC Olomouc
Lukas Pajer, HC Hradec Kralove
Martin Rysavy, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Eduard Sale, Kometa Brno
Robin Sapousek, HC Karovy Vary
Matyas Sapovaliv, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
Gabriel Szturc, Kelowna Rockets (WHL)

Head Coach
Radim Rulik

United States

Goalkeepers
Trey Augustine, U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL)
Kaidan Mbereko, Colorado College (NCHC)
Andrew Oke, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)

Defenders
Sean Behrens, University of Denver (NCHC)
Seamus Casey, University of Michigan (Big 10)
Ryan Chesley, University of Minnesota (Big 10)
Luke Hughes, University of Michigan (Big Ten)
Lane Hutson, Boston University (HEA)
Luke Mittelstadt, University of Minnesota (Big 10)
Jack Peart, St. Cloud State University (NCHC)
Ryan Ufko, University of Massachusetts (HEA)

Forwards
Jackson Blake, University of North Dakota (NCHC)
Tyler Boucher, Ottawa 67s (OHL)
Gavin Brindley, University of Michigan (Big 10)
Kenny Connors, University of Massachusetts (HEA)
Logan Cooley, University of Minnesota (Big 10)
Dylan Duke, University of Michigan (Big Ten)
Cutter Gauthier, Boston College (HEA)
Noah Laba, Colorado College (NCHC)
Sam Lipkin, Quinnipiac University (ECAC Hockey)
Chaz Lucius, Manitoba Moose (AHL)
Rutger McGroarty, University of Michigan (Big 10)
Red Savage, Miami University (NCHC)
Jimmy Snuggerud, University of Minnesota (Big 10)
Charlie Stramel, University of Wisconsin (Big 10)

Head Coach
Rand Pecknold

Germany

Goalkeepers
Rihards Babulis, EC Bad Nauheim
Nikita Quapp, Eisbaren Berlin
Simon Wolf, Red Bull Hockey Juniors

Defenders
Rayan Bettahar, Eisbaren Berlin
Philipp Bidoul, ESV Kaufbeuren
Nils Elten, Iserlohn Roosters
Adrian Klein, Straubing Tigers
Phillip Sinn, Red Bull Hockey Juniors
Leon van der Linde, ESV Kaufbeuren
Julian Waser, Lausitzer Fuchse

Forwards
Quirin Bader, Red Bull Hockey Juniors
Ryan Del Monte, London Knights (OHL)
Luca Hauf, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
Nikolaus Heigl, Red Bull Hockey Juniors
Thomas Heigl, Red Bull Hockey Juniors
Eric Hordler, Eisbaren Berlin
Roman Kechter, Nurnberg Ice Tigers
Philipp Krening, Red Bull Hockey Juniors
Julian Lutz, EHC Red Bull Munich
Veit Oswald, EHC Red Bull Munich
Yannick Proske, Iserlohn Roosters
Bennet Rossmy, Eisbaren Berlin
Robin van Calster, Kolner EC

Head Coach
Tobias Abstreiter

Latvia

Goalkeepers
Patriks Berzins, Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks (NAHL)
Linards Lipskis, Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
Karlis Mezsargs, Tri-City Storm (USHL)

Defenders
Niks Fenenko, Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
Bogdans Hodass, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Edgars Kazaks, Zemgale Jelgava
Elvis Laskovs , Nordic Hockey Academy (AUT)
Silvestrs Lazarenoks, Zemgale Jelgava
Dario Mackevics, Mogo Riga
Gustavs Ozolins, Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
Rihards Simanovics, Amarillo Wranglers (NAHL)

Forwards
Davis Borozinskis, Des Moines Buccaners (USHL)
Rodzers Bukarts, GCK Lions Zurich (SUI)
Roberts Cjunskis, HC Lugano (SUI)
Rainers Darzins, Skelleftea AIK (SWE)
Darels Dukurs, SCL Tigers Langnau (SUI)
Martins Lavins, Cedar Rapids Roughriders (USHL)
Dans Locmelis, Lulea HF (SWE)
Peteris Purmalis, Zemgale Jelgava
Anri Ravinskis, Blainville-Boisbrianda Armanda (QMJHL)
Rainers Rullers, Zemgale Jelgava
Kristians Samitis, Philadelphia Rebels (USHL)
Girts Silkalns, Fargo Force (USHL)
Emils Veckaktins, HC Lugano (SUI)
Klavs Veinbergs, Lincoln Stars (USHL)
Sandis Vilmanis, Sarnia Sting (OHL)

Head Coach
Artis Abols

Switzerland

Goalkeepers
Alessio Beglieri, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)
Mathieu Croce, HC Davos
Kevin Pasche, Omaha Lancers (USHL)

Defenders
Lian Bichsel, Leksands IF (SWE)
Vincent Despont, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
Luca Deussen, EHC Kloten
Rodwin Dionicio, Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
Nick Meile, SC Bern
Dario Sidler, Lausanne HC
Maximilian Streule, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
Brian Zanetti, Peterborough Petes (OHL)

Forwards
Mats Alge, SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers
Nicolas Baechler, GCK Lions Zurich
Attilio Biasca, Halifax Mooseheads (OHL)
Lorenzo Canonica, Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
Jeremy Jabola, SC Bern
Tim Muggli, EV Zug
Miles Muller, Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Nicolas Perrenoud, Lausanne HC
Mischa Ramel, EHC Kloten
Liekit Reichle, GCK Lions Zurich
Louis Robin, Val-d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
Jonas Taibel, Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Livio Truog, GCK Lions Zurich

Head Coach
Marco Bayer

Slovakia

Goalkeepers
Patrik Andrisik, HK Brezno
Adam Gajan, Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
Matej Marinov, Fargo Force (USHL)

Defenders
Simon Becar, Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL)
Pavol Funtek, Imatran Kettera (FIN)
Simon Groch, HK Spisska Nova Ves
Jozef Kmec, Prince George Cougars (WHL)
Michal Laurencik, HC Nove Zamky
Marian Mosko, Lincoln Stars (USHL)
David Natny, HC 21 Presov
Simon Nemec, Utica Comets (AHL)
Maxim Strbak, Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
Boris Zabka, Slovan Bratislava

Forwards
Robert Baco, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Alex Ciernik, Sodertalje SK (SWE)
Tim Danielcak, HC Litvinov (CZE)
Frantisek Dej, Slovan Bratislava
Dalibor Dvorsky, AIK Stockholm (SWE)
Samuel Honzek, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
Filip Mesar, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
Martin Misiak, HC Nove Zamky
Libor Nemec, Lukko Rauma (FIN)
Servac Petrovsky, Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
Peter Repcik, Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)
Alex Sotek, Slovan Bratislava
Marcel Stefancik, Lulea HF (SWE)
Adam Sykora, HK Nitra
Adam Zlnka, Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)

Head Coach
Ivan Fenes

Austria

Goalkeepers
Benedikt Oschgan, Black Wings Linz
Thomas Pfarrmaier, Red Bull Salzburg
Michael Sicher, KAC Klagenfurt

Defenders
Lukas Horl, Red Bull Salzburg
Lorenz Lindner, Black Wings Linz
Maximilian Preiml, KAC Klagenfurt
David Reinbacher, EHC Kloten (SUI)
Tobias Sablattnig, KAC Klagenfurt
Patrick Sollinger, Black Wings Linz
Aron Summer, VEU Feldkirch
Christoph Tialler, KAC Klagenfurt

Forwards
Luca Auer, Red Bull Salzburg
David Cernik, Red Bull Salzburg
Jonas Dobnig, New Jersey Rockets (USA)
Jakob Engelhart, Eishockey-Akademie Steiermark
Luca Erne, VEU Feldkirch
Tim Geifes, VSV Villach
Stefan Klassek, KAC Klagenfurt
Jack Linton, Des Moines Buccaneers (USA)
Jakob Lippitsch, KAC Klagenfurt
Vinzenz Rohrer, Ottawa 67's (CAN)
Ian Scherzer, Rogle Angelholm (SWE)
Max Stiegler, Red Bull Salzburg
Johannes Tschurnig, VSV Villach
Finn Van Ee, KAC Klagenfurt

Head Coach
Kirk Furey