Eiserman and Bednárik set to shine at 2026 World Juniors debut
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship will run from December 26 to January 5. Several standout players, including Cole Eiserman and Kamil Bednárik, are set to compete for their respective nations. Both will make their tournament debuts after strong performances this season.
Eiserman, a returning member of the gold-medal winning 2025 Team USA, will join teammates like Nolan Dillingham, Matthew Savoie, and Luke Hughes. He currently leads Boston University with eight goals and 12 points (8G, 4A) this season. At the 2025 World Juniors, he tied for fourth in scoring with seven points (3G, 4A).
Bednárik, representing Czechia, has nine points (5G, 4A) for Boston University this season. He will play alongside David Jiříček, Šimon Nemec, and Matěj Blümel in his first World Juniors appearance. Tomáš Poletín has also featured in Czechia’s pre-tournament games. Other notable participants include Kashawn Aitcheson for Team Canada and Victor Eklund for Team Sweden. Meanwhile, Jacob Kvasnicka was a late cut from Team USA’s final roster.
The tournament will showcase top young talent, with Eiserman and Bednárik among the key players to watch. Their recent club performances and international experience set the stage for competitive play. The event begins on December 26 in a bid for national glory.
