Austria will be missing one of their key players at the 2026 IIHF World Championship. According to the site sport.orf.at [https://sport.orf.at/stories/3154973/], Vancouver Canucks forward Marco Rossi will miss the tournament as he continues to recover from injuries sustained during the season. When translated, the article says that Rossi sustained a metatarsal fracture in October and an additional foot injury later in the campaign. After being acquired in December, Rossi played 33 games for the Canucks. The 24-year-old recorded 22 points while averaging 17:09 of ice time per night. Over his career, Rossi has played 235 regular-season games, where he has recorded 136 points. Austria will be part of Group A at the 2026 IIHF World Championship [http://thn.com/international]. Some of their opponents include the USA, Switzerland, Finland and Germany. Austria will open their tournament on May 16, 2026, when they battle Great Britain. Mar 19, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN;Vancouver Canucks forward Marco Rossi (93) prepares for a face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0f53edf6-9c8b-4b66-94b8-bfb579e9f008.jpeg] Mar 19, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN;Vancouver Canucks forward Marco Rossi (93) prepares for a face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: April 23 Officially Marks One Year Of PWHL Hockey In Vancouver [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/april-23-officially-marks-one-year-of-pwhl-hockey-in-vancouver] Abbotsford Canucks Win First Game Of The 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs: One Year Ago Today [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/abbotsford-canucks-win-first-game-of-the-2025-calder-cup-playoffs-one-year-ago-today] Canucks Assistant Coach Named To Team USA For 2026 IIHF World Championship [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-assistant-coach-named-to-team-usa-for-2026-iihf-world-championship] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/878c7b6f-2a7e-4704-949f-562e29f326b3.jpeg] The Hockey News
