Runtso Invited to World Junior Summer Showcase
6/30/2026 11:58:00 AM | Hockey
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Â USA Hockey announced its list of invitees to the National Junior Evaluation Camp/World Junior Summer Showcase today, and incoming Miami University defenseman Timmy Runtso is among the participants.
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The Showcase serves as an evaluation for athletes seeking to make their respective national teams for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship that is set for December 26, 2026-January 5, 2027, in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.
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Runtso, a native of Playa Vista, Calif., will be a freshman with the RedHawks in 2026-27. He spent last season with the Victoria Royals in the WHL, putting up 44 points (11-33-44) in 68 appearances. He was also named NAHL Central Division Rookie of the Year in 2024-25 after a 27-point season (8-19-27) with the St. Cloud Norsemen.
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The 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, which will also include teams from Canada, Finland and Sweden, will take place from July 26-August 1 at WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario.  Team practices commence on July 22, with the first games set for July 26.
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The Showcase serves as an evaluation for athletes seeking to make their respective national teams for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship that is set for December 26, 2026-January 5, 2027, in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.
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Runtso, a native of Playa Vista, Calif., will be a freshman with the RedHawks in 2026-27. He spent last season with the Victoria Royals in the WHL, putting up 44 points (11-33-44) in 68 appearances. He was also named NAHL Central Division Rookie of the Year in 2024-25 after a 27-point season (8-19-27) with the St. Cloud Norsemen.
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The 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, which will also include teams from Canada, Finland and Sweden, will take place from July 26-August 1 at WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario.  Team practices commence on July 22, with the first games set for July 26.
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