Canada adds Donovan, Nelson to WJHC roster

Canada named defensemen Jorian Donovan and Ty Nelson to its world junior roster as injury replacements for Tristan Luneau and Tanner Molendyk on Saturday.

Donovan suited up for Canada in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss in pre-tournament action against the United States. The Ottawa Senators fifth-round pick has 26 points in 31 OHL games this season with the Brantford Bulldogs.

Nelson, a Seattle Kraken third-rounder, has 31 points in 28 games with the OHL's North Bay Battalion.

The Anaheim Ducks had loaned Luneau to Canada. The reigning QMJHL Defenseman of the Year didn't play in either of Canada's pre-tournament games due to a viral infection.

Molendyk sustained a wrist injury in Friday's exhibition against Switzerland. The Nashville Predators first-round pick remains eligible to play at the 2025 world juniors.

Canada faces Finland on Dec. 26 to open the tournament.

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