The 2026 IIHF World Championship is set to begin on May 15 in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland. As in past years, the WHL will have strong representation at the event, with 18 alumni set to suit up for their countries. Here is a look at the 18 players. AUSTRIA Dominic Zwerger: Spokane Chiefs, Everett Silvertips CANADA Morgan Rielly: Moose Jaw Warriors Mathew Barzal: Seattle Thunderbirds Dylan Cozens: Lethbridge Hurricanes Emmitt Finnie: Kamloops Blazers Fraser Minten: Kamloops Blazers, Saskatoon Blades Denton Mateychuk: Moose Jaw Warriors Parker Wotherspoon: Tri-City Americans Mar 20, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) hits a slapshot against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1b7722c5-aab0-4174-bd4b-0764141214cf.jpeg] Mar 20, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) hits a slapshot against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images CZECIA Marek Alscher: Portland Winterhawks Libor Hájek: Saskatoon Blades, Regina Pats FINLAND Henri Jokiharju: Portland Winterhawks GERMANY Andreas Eder: Vancouver Giants GREAT BRITAIN Travis Brown: Moose Jaw Warriors, Victoria Royals LATVIA Rudolfs Balcers: Kamloops Blazers NORWAY Jacob Berglund: Portland Winterhawks, Lethbridge Hurricanes SWITZERLAND Nino Niederreiter: Portland Winterhawks Simon Knak: Portland Winterhawks Calvin Thürkauf: Kelowna Rockets Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Prince Albert Raiders Defenceman Daxon Rudolph Will Miss Game 3 Of The 2026 WHL Final [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/prince-albert-raiders-defenceman-daxon-rudolph-will-miss-game-3-of-the-2026-whl-final] Julius Miettinen Sets Record For Most Playoff Points By A Finnish Player In WHL History [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/julius-miettinen-sets-record-for-most-playoff-points-by-a-finnish-player-in-whl-history] Miettinen Records Four Points As The Silvertips Tie The 2026 WHL Final With A 6-2 Game 2 Win [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/miettinen-records-four-points-as-the-silvertips-tie-the-2026-whl-final-with-a-6-2-game-2-win] Cootes & Orsulak Shine As Raiders Take Game 1 Of The 2026 WHL Final [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/game-day/cootes-orsulak-shine-as-raiders-take-game-1-of-the-2026-whl-final] 5 Prince Albert Raiders To Watch In The 2026 WHL Final [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/5-prince-albert-raiders-to-watch-in-the-2026-whl-final] 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*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. 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/1ad7a295-2dd0-4784-9fc4-dcccac9d4909.jpeg] The Hockey News
