USA after redemption, not a three-peat, at 2026 World Juniors

'An ankle-breaker': Canada's Zayne Parekh unfazed by spotlight as world juniors loom

NIAGARA FALLS — Zayne Parekh cut a slightly different figure. The Calgary Flames defenceman known for his positive, laid-back outlook seemed a little gloomy.

USA after redemption, not a three-peat, at 2026 World Juniors

DULUTH — The United States began its quest for a third consecutive gold medal late Monday afternoon at Amsoil Arena ahead of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minneapolis and St. Paul. No one remains from the 2024 U.S. National Junior Team that won gold in Sweden, and only nine players from the 2025 squad that won gold in Ottawa were on the ice for the first of six scheduled practices this week in Duluth. What the 30-man preliminary ros…