Canada returns to action for the first time since their stunning upset loss to Latvia on Friday. They’ll be without defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who reportedly suffered a broken clavicle in the loss against the Latvians and may require surgery. Defender Sawyer Mynio will take his place.

In one of the most shocking upsets in tournament history, Canada lost 3-2 in a shootout to Latvia in the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship (WJC). Canada now holds a 1-0-1-0 record.

Following Canada's major upset loss at the hands of Latvia this past week, both Parekh and Yakemchuk were seen giving likes to posts that highlighted that upset loss, leading most to assume that the two snubs were celebrating the fact that the Canadians suffered such a shocking loss.

Defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the current favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, was injured early in the first period of Team Canada’s round-robin game on Friday against Latvia during the World Juniors in Ottawa.

Matthew Schaefer has dealt with adversity and heartache throughout his young life. One of the top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft must now overcome yet another hurdle. The 17-year-old defenceman will miss the rest of the world junior hockey championship after he was injured playing for Canada in Friday's stunning 3-2 shootout loss to Lativa.

A very scary scene took place in the first period of the preliminary game between Canada and Latvia at the World Junior Championship on Friday evening. Defenseman Matthew Schaefer was skating at full speed when,