Ottawa, CA - Eight Kraken prospects will represent multiple nations in the IIHF World Junior Championships [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ottawa-to-host-2025-world-junior-championship], the elite under-20 hockey tournament. Training camp for the world’s top young players begins this week. Skaters representing ten countries will be separated into two groups [https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2024-25/world-championship/stats/team-rosters] and compete from Thursday, December 26th - Sunday, January 5th in Ottawa, Canada. More 18-year-olds will represent the Kraken at this year’s World Juniors than the team’s entire roster in its first two seasons. The Kraken also boast a strong World Juniors legacy: Matty Beniers helped lead Team USA to gold in 2021, recording 1 goal, 2 assists, and averaging 17:05 of ice time as the youngest player on the roster. In 2009, Jordan Eberle scored a clutch tying goal and shootout winner for Team Canada. Team Canada Berkly Catton [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-ink-berkly-catton-to-entry-level-contract], 18yr, C, Spokane Chiefs (WHL), 2024 NHL Kraken Draft Pick @Caroline Anne | WHL [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/40fdcf67-42a5-4ee6-8c68-30f16eefe403.jpeg] @Caroline Anne | WHL Carson Rehkopf [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/players/kraken-prospects-berkly-catton-and-carson-rehkopf-show-out-at-team-canadas-world-junior-summer-showcase], 19yr, F, Brampton Steelheads (OHL), 2023 NHL Kraken Draft Pick Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d43c8bb5-7e55-4bf1-8520-5856d11fc262.jpeg] Caden Price [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/three-kraken-prospects-invited-to-team-canadas-world-junior-selection-camp], 19yr, D, Kelowna Rockets (WHL), 2023 Kraken NHL Draft Pick @Caroline Anne | Everett Silvertips [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/71406edc-0fb4-4511-b80c-e7de5de74a02.jpeg] @Caroline Anne | Everett Silvertips Team Finland Julius Miettinen [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-use-40th-selection-on-julius-miettinen-in-the-2024-nhl-draft], 18yr, C, Everett Silvertips (WHL), 2024 NHL Kraken Draft Pick @Caroline Anne | Everett Silvertips [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/39b48a56-c088-478e-8ead-e5b66bcfc221.jpeg] @Caroline Anne | Everett Silvertips Kim Saarinen [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/the-kraken-select-kim-saarinen-with-the-88th-overall-pick-in-the-2024-nhl-draft], 18yr, Goalie, U-20 Sarja, 2024 NHL Kraken Draft Pick @Caroline Anne [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/97d8eb39-d2e5-4c83-a26d-d64c353d5653.jpeg] @Caroline Anne Team Sweden Zeb Forsfjall [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/players/kraken-prospect-remarked-as-fundamentally-very-responsible-and-plays-hockey-like-a-30-year-old], 19yr, F, U-20, 2024 NHL Kraken Draft Pick Team Czechia Jakub Fibigr [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-release-2024-development-camp-roster], 18yr, D, 2024 NHL Kraken Draft Pick © Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/03dd8e60-8d31-4e2f-a7d4-1f5459105524.jpeg] © Bob Frid-Imagn Images Eduard Sale [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/players/the-curious-case-of-krakens-prospect-eduard-sale], 19yr, LW, Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL), 2023 NHL Kraken Draft Pick © Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/bc2b1d11-2399-44ad-8e0c-631331cdfdd1.jpeg] © Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Where to Watch: NHL Network’s World Junior Championship coverage starts Thursday, December 26, with four live games: Sweden vs. Slovakia at 12:00 p.m. ET, Germany vs. USA at 2:30 p.m. ET, Switzerland vs. Czechia at 5:00 p.m. ET, and Canada vs. Finland at 7:30 p.m. ET. The 2025 tournament preview airs on NHL Tonight: 2025 World Junior Championship Preview on Wednesday, December 25 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Team USA's additional games include Latvia on December 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET, Finland on December 29 at 2:30 p.m. ET, and Canada on December 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Coverage from the NHL Network flagship studio show will appear on its social media platforms via @NHLNetwork on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals and Championship games from January 2-5th are still to be determined. Join the discussion with others in your hockey community! Just bookmark Seattle Kraken Forum [https://rtb.thehockeynews.com/seattle-kraken/posts] or create an account to receive the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.
