Zayne Parekh, a Calgary Flames prospect, faced disappointment when he was initially left off Canada’s selection camp for the world junior hockey championship. However, he received a second chance after being called up to replace an injured player.

Similarly, Beckett Sennecke of the Oshawa Generals also got a late call-up, eager to showcase his skills. Both players participated in an exhibition game, aiming to secure their spots on the national team.