Canada tabs Dennis Williams as head coach for world juniors

Team Canada named its coaching staff Wednesday for the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship.

Everett Silvertips bench boss Dennis Williams will serve as the team's head coach, taking over for Dave Cameron. He was an assistant coach on Cameron's staff for Canada's gold-medal triumph at the 2022 tournament.

Joining Williams as assistants are Sherbrooke Phoenix head coach Stephane Julien, Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach Brent Kisio, and Sarnia Sting head coach Alan Letang. Kelly Guard will serve as the goaltending consultant and James Emery will be the video coach.

Canada will hold a four-day selection camp from Dec. 9-12 before the tournament begins Dec. 26.