Canada’s National Junior Team will face Sweden in two pre-tournament games this December, with stops in Kitchener and London, organizers announced Monday.

The teams will meet Dec. 17 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium and again Dec. 20 at London’s Canada Life Place, with the puck drop set for 7 p.m. both nights. The games are part of Canada’s preparations for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, which runs Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minn.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome two great hockey nations to the City of Kitchener,” said Mayor Berry Vrbanovic in a news release. “Hosting world-class talent in one of the most historic and iconic arenas in the Canadian Hockey League is a true honour for our community.”

London Mayor Josh Morgan said the matchup will b

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