The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship will take place in Stockholm, Sweden and Herning, Denmark from May 9 to 25.
A total of 16 men’s teams are in fray for the title and Canada is looking for a record extending 29th title in men’s ice hockey world championship.
Hockey Canada released a roster of 15 confirmed players: one goaltender, five defenders, and nine forwards. They are a mix of young talents and experienced players.
The highlight of the Canadian squad is the return of ice hockey legend Sidney Crosby. It marks the third time Crosby will compete at the world championship, and his first since captaining Canada to gold ten years ago in 2015.
Also known as “Captain Canada”, earlier this year, he led Canada to victory at the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off, topping the squad in assists and points. With this latest call-up, Crosby confirms his ninth appearance on Canadian national duty across multiple formats.
This is the final world championship before next year’s Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 .
Team Canada has made 77 appearances at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship since 1920. From 1920 to 1968, the Olympic tournament served as the world championship tournament. The world championship became an annual event starting in 1930. Canada has won the gold medal 28 times, 16 silver , and nine bronze. The 53 total medals are the most by any country.
Team Canada last won the world championship in 2023.
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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2025: Team Canada Roster
Forwards
- Macklin Celebrini
- Travis Konecny
- Bo Horvat
- Adam Fantilli
- Barrett Hayton
- Will Cuylle
- Tyson Foerster
- Ryan O’Reilly
- Sidney Crosby
Defenders
- Kent Johnson
- Travis Sanheim
- Noah Dobson
- Ryker Evans
- Mackenzie Weegar
- Brandon Montour
Goaltenders
- Dylan Garand
IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2025: Team Canada Fixtures
- Saturday, May 10, 6:20 a.m. ET, Canada vs Slovenia
- Sunday, May 11, 10:20 a.m. ET, Canada vs Latvia
- Tuesday, May 13, 2:20 p.m. ET, Canada vs France
- Saturday, May 17, 2:20 p.m. ET, Canada vs Slovakia
- Monday, May 19, 2:20 p.m. ET, Canada vs Finland
- Tuesday, May 20, 2:20 p.m. ET, Canada vs Sweden
Quarterfinal- Thursday, May 22
Semifinals- Saturday, May 24
Final: Sunday, May 25
IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2025: Where to watch live
Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship 2025 will be available to watch live on the following channels:
| Region/Country | Broadcast Partner(s) |
| United States | NHL Network |
| Canada | TSN |
| Canada | RDS |
| Worldwide | IIHF TV |
