Sharks’ Rising Stars Misa and Ravensbergen Poised to Make Waves at Canada’s World Junior Camp

It’s a moment worth bookmarking for San Jose Sharks fans: center Michael Misa and netminder Josh Ravensbergen have snagged invites to Canada’s National Junior Team training camp, fueling hopes they’ll don the maple leaf in the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship. Misa, just 18, stands tall as the second overall pick from this past June’s NHL Draft, stepping into the spotlight among 15 forwards eyeing a spot in the camp slated for mid-December in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Meanwhile, Ravensbergen, fresh off his 19th birthday and holding the 30th overall pick, battles alongside two other goalies for a coveted roster place. With the tournament kicking off December 26 in Minnesota, these young Sharks hopefuls are poised to add serious firepower and talent to the Canadian squad — assuming the health gods smile their way. It’s an exciting chapter unfolding, especially as Misa bounces back from injury, having already netted his inaugural NHL goal this past October, and Ravensbergen dazzles with a stellar save percentage that’s turning heads in the WHL. These prospects are not just names on a roster; they’re the future, ready to make waves on one of hockey’s biggest junior stages. LEARN MORE

Center Michael Misa and goaltender Josh Ravensbergen were among the 27 players named Monday to Canada’s National Junior Team training camp roster—giving the San Jose Sharks two more prospects with a strong chance to represent their country at next month’s IIHF World Junior Championship.

Misa, 18, the second overall pick in June’s NHL Draft, is one of 15 forwards invited to the camp, set for Dec. 12–22 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Ravensbergen, selected 30th overall and who turned 19 in November, is one of three goaltenders vying for a roster spot.

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Assuming no injuries or last-minute changes, both players are projected to be on Canada’s roster when the tournament opens Dec. 26 in Minnesota. Each nation may carry 22 skaters—typically 14 forwards and eight defensemen—along with three goalies.

Misa scored his first career NHL goal on October 26 en route to a 6-5 win over Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild.

Misa, a native of Oakville, Ontario, recorded three points in seven games with the Sharks before suffering a right ankle sprain during a Nov. 5 morning skate in Seattle. After steady progress in his recovery, he was placed on long-term injured reserve last week and assigned to the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda for conditioning.

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He notched an assist in the Barracuda’s 4–3 overtime win over Tucson on Friday and was held off the scoresheet in Saturday’s 6–2 loss in the rematch.

Ravensbergen, a North Vancouver, B.C. native, was named the WHL Goalie of the Month for November after an outstanding stretch in which he won eight of 10 starts and posted a .940 save percentage with the Prince George Cougars. He currently leads the league with 16 wins and ranks fourth overall with a .921 save percentage.

Although Ravensbergen didn’t appear in any preseason games for the Sharks, he made a strong impression at the organization’s development camp in July and again during rookie camp in September, reinforcing his status as one of San Jose’s most promising young goaltenders.

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