World Junior Championships
It has come down to this. Two teams will battle early in the morning for the 2013 World Junior Championship. Some will be hearty enough and wake up really early for the “Bronze Medal Game” as Canada and Russia battle at 4:00 AM ET. It is hard to believe that the appetizer is the second round of ...
In what was supposed to be an epic battle, the United States easily dismissed Team Canada at the 2013 World Junior Championships today, embarrassing head coach Steve Spott and the Canadian squad by a final score of 5-1. American Defenseman Jake McCabe scored two goals in the first period, while forward John Gaudreau (who was ...
After scoring six points in Team Canada’s first five games, Islanders fans must be wondering if Ryan Strome will crack New York’s roster if the NHL lockout is lifted. Excelling on an international stage such as the World Juniors has helped youngsters increase their draft stock or prove that they are worthy of occupying an ...
With the United States dismantling the Czech Republic by a final score of 7-0 Wednesday morning, Canada will now play Team USA in the semi-finals at the 2013 World Junior Championships in what will surely be a challenge for both squads. Looking for revenge due to a 6-5 overtime loss to the United States in the ...
Goaltender John Gibson has been the best player on the ice for Team USA at the World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia. Gibson has certainly lived up to the hype on the world stage facing the best U-20 competition the hockey world has to offer. The Pittsburgh native recorded two scoreless periods in Team USA’s opening contest against Team Germany. He ...
Fresh off an entertaining 2-1 victory over Team USA, Canada is now set to take the ice with Russia. With first place and a days rest while the loser likely takes on Team USA in the semi-finals on the line Canada will need to bring its best game against the Russians, who will be well ...
Coming into the 2013 World Junior Championship, goaltending was Canada’s biggest question mark. It appears the problem has now been solved.
Malcolm Subban has stepped up to the plate for his country, and his country has never been more proud of him.
With the World Junior Hockey Championships (WJHC) underway from Ufa, Russia, it is a good time to take a look at some of the potential stars of the future for the Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo has four prospects at the championships, which ranks them tied with four other teams for the second most. Buffalo has Finnish ...
To say Canada has been a dominant force at the WJC would be an understatement, but there is reason to believe that the competition is catching up to Canada, with Team USA emerging as a serious threat.
When you think championship team, you think star athletes. You think about all the parts that contribute to the cliched well oiled machine. In the NHL there are many parts that have to thrive in every scenario. For starters, you have to have three effective and dominant lines up front that can score, and defend. ...
