Overview
- Hockey Canada announced the leadership Monday, appointing Treliving to head the group with Jason Spezza joining and Kyle Dubas and Scott Salmond in support.
- The 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship runs May 15–31 in Zürich and Fribourg, with Canada opening against Sweden on May 15.
- Canada has not named its coaches yet, and the player roster is expected in early May.
- Dubas will assist while continuing his duties with the Penguins, who begin an opening-round NHL playoff series.
- Canada holds the records for most golds and total medals at Worlds but has gone two years without a medal, raising the stakes for this tournament.