# Lafrenière Heads to World Juniors | Edmonton Oilers News

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Podcast: [Edmonton Oilers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175)
Published: 2026-07-24T22:55:39+00:00
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Tommy Lafrenière, Edmonton Oilers’ third-round 2025 draft pick, is headed to the World Junior Summer Showcase—where he’ll battle for a spot on Canada’s main World Junior team. After a breakout 41-goal, 77-point season with Kamloops, he’s already showing pro potential with a goal and assist in five games for Bakersfield. Committed to Western Michigan for 2026-27, he’s part of a growing trend of NHL prospects heading to NCAA. The showcase, held in Edmonton and Red Deer, pits Canada against Sweden, Finland, and two U.S. teams—with Lafrenière facing off against two other Oilers prospects on American squads. Canada’s stacked roster of 32 players will compete in Group A (with Czechia, Latvia, Norway, Switzerland) at Rogers Place, while Group B (Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden, USA) plays in Red Deer. This is a major proving ground for future NHL stars. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/73dedbaf701dee1b

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