Barzal is set to represent Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland from May 15 through May 31, marking his third appearance at the tournament and his first since 2022. While he was never viewed as a likely lock for Canada's loaded Olympic roster, the World Championship still gives him an opportunity to showcase his game in a best-on-best style environment and continue his strong history in international competition.
Irene has stopped by a hidden gambling table in a western suburb of Honiara to play Pass, a street card game gaining popularity in the Solomon Islands capital. There are dozens of these games dotted across the city, with new sites appearing regularly.
