San Jose Sharks Forward Michael Misa to Miss Start of Canada's World Juniors Camp Due to Injury
Michael Misa, the 18-year-old center for the San Jose Sharks, will miss the start of Canada's training camp for the upcoming World Junior Championship due to an undisclosed injury. The injury is considered day-to-day and has been a recurring issue for Misa in recent weeks.
Misa was seen on the ice with Joe Thornton at the Sharks' practice facility on Friday morning, going through drills with the Hockey Hall of Famer. However, he will not be able to join the Canadian team's training camp, which is set to continue until December 22. Canada's first game at the World Junior Championship is scheduled for December 26.
Misa had previously sustained a right ankle injury in early November and was only recently cleared to play again. He has since been playing with the Sharks' AHL affiliate, collecting one assist in two games on December 5 and 6 against the Tucson Roadrunners. Despite his recent return from injury, Misa is expected to miss significant time.
Misa's absence will be a significant blow to Canada's team, which aims to win its first World Juniors gold medal since 2023. The Canadian forward was drafted second overall by the Sharks in July and was one of the top scorers in the Ontario Hockey League last season with 134 points in 65 regular-season games.
The Canadian Hockey League also announced that Marek Vanacker of the Brantford Bulldogs will be added to the team's training camp roster, starting on Saturday. The team is expected to have a strong lineup for the World Junior Championship.
Michael Misa, the 18-year-old center for the San Jose Sharks, will miss the start of Canada's training camp for the upcoming World Junior Championship due to an undisclosed injury. The injury is considered day-to-day and has been a recurring issue for Misa in recent weeks.
Misa was seen on the ice with Joe Thornton at the Sharks' practice facility on Friday morning, going through drills with the Hockey Hall of Famer. However, he will not be able to join the Canadian team's training camp, which is set to continue until December 22. Canada's first game at the World Junior Championship is scheduled for December 26.
Misa had previously sustained a right ankle injury in early November and was only recently cleared to play again. He has since been playing with the Sharks' AHL affiliate, collecting one assist in two games on December 5 and 6 against the Tucson Roadrunners. Despite his recent return from injury, Misa is expected to miss significant time.
Misa's absence will be a significant blow to Canada's team, which aims to win its first World Juniors gold medal since 2023. The Canadian forward was drafted second overall by the Sharks in July and was one of the top scorers in the Ontario Hockey League last season with 134 points in 65 regular-season games.
The Canadian Hockey League also announced that Marek Vanacker of the Brantford Bulldogs will be added to the team's training camp roster, starting on Saturday. The team is expected to have a strong lineup for the World Junior Championship.
️ Oh no! 
Michael Misa's injury is like a big X marked on Canada's chances of winning that gold medal 
. He was supposed to bring that fire 
and lead by example, but now he'll be missing out on the start of camp and most likely a bunch of games 
, with Vanacker joining the mix 
. Hopefully Misa recovers soon and can make a comeback 
, but for now... 
I mean, 134 points in 65 games? That's insane! 
He's been grinding all season with the Sharks' AHL team too 
... Marek Vanacker sounds like a solid addition tho 
. I'm hoping he'll make a speedy recovery so he can join up with the team later on 
. Marek Vanacker is gonna have to step up and prove himself, though - that's some big shoes to fill 
!
i swear, it's like a party in your mouth! and have you seen those adorable puppies on instagram? my friend's sister just got one of those fluffy pomeranian breeds and it's literally the cutest thing ever 
anyway, back to misha... i hope he recovers soon 
. Can't believe Misa's injury issues are gonna keep him out of Canada's chances at that World Juniors gold medal 
. I mean, they already lost their top pick and now he's out for a significant time. This just feels like another injury bug ruining an already stacked Canadian team 
. And to make matters worse, Vanacker's addition is gonna be a huge help, but it's not gonna fill Misa's void 
. Canada's gotta regroup and hope their other guys step up... but that doesn't feel good right now 
.
... this is bad news for Canada's chances at winning it all! Misa was gonna bring so much energy to that team 
. I feel for him, though - gotta be tough dealing with these recurring injuries 
. But it's not all doom and gloom 
- adding Marek Vanacker to the roster is definitely a positive move! Maybe this will just be a minor setback for Canada? 
michael misa is one of the top prospects for canada and now he's gonna miss the start of training camp? that's just not right 
i mean i know injuries happen but come on, day-to-day? what does that even mean? 
canada needs him to win this thing and i'm super worried about it 
on the bright side, his AHL stint was a good opportunity to get some game time under his belt 
. It's like the NHL's concussion protocol wasn't enough or something. Anyway, not my problem... Marek Vanacker is gonna fill his spot? Okay, cool, I guess that's what happens when you're just trying to follow your favorite team online 
I'm actually kinda stoked about this, you know? Like, Michael Misa's injury might just give him some time to work on his game and come back even stronger for Canada at the World Juniors! And hey, having Marek Vanacker join the team's training camp roster is a great addition - that's more talent and depth for our Canadian boys 
. The injury could be an opportunity in disguise! 
Misa was supposed to bring some fire to Canada's World Juniors squad and now he's out with an injury?!? 
can't wait to see Marek Vanacker join the team though! 
. Hopefully, he'll make a speedy recovery so he can contribute when it matters most 
? Misa was already cleared to play after his ankle injury and now he's out again? That's just not fair to the team. And what about all those fans who were looking forward to seeing him on the ice for Canada? Now they're gonna have to watch some other kid from the AHL step up instead