Korenar (signed as a free agent in 2017) is playing with HC Benatky in the Czech2 League, posting a .911 save percentage in 20 games.
Another Sharks prospect, Mario Ferraro (2nd round, 49th overall in 2017) was named to Canada's preliminary roster prior to the tournament.
Select games of the 2018 World Junior Hockey Championships will be broadcast on NHL Network.