The 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship kicks off in Minneapolis-St. Paul, with theScore’s editorial team predicting medalists and award winners. Canada is favored to win gold, while the U.S. is not expected to reach the final. Key players include Canada’s Porter Martone and Michael Misa, as well as Sweden’s Anton Frondell, with predictions for top honors spread among several talents. Goaltender Carter George is a frontrunner for the top goaltender award, supported by strong performances in prior tournaments.
