3 Takeaways From Russia’s WJC Opening Loss to Sweden Blain Potvin | December 26, 2021 Russia hit the ice for their first game of the 2022 World Junior Championships preliminary round, facing off against Team Sweden in a game that will likely have a direct…
5 Takeaways From Finland’s Win Over Germany Frankie Benvenuti | December 26, 2021 The first game of the 2022 World Juniors pitted perennial contender Finland against the up-and-coming Germans, who are missing some big names from their 2021 team. Some may have expected…
2022 WJC Team USA Player Profile: Ty Smilanic Sean Raggio | December 26, 2021 Given some of the other, higher-drafted names on the Team USA roster, Ty Smilanic may have fallen through the cracks. For those who don’t know much about him, he’s been…
Canucks Dmitri Zlodeyev Strives To Impress at 2022 WJC Matthew Zator | December 26, 2021 With no first-round picks during the last two NHL Drafts, the Vancouver Canucks’ prospect pool is getting very shallow. If they don’t find a way to fill it up soon,…
World Juniors: The Evolution of a National Obsession Steve Beisswanger | December 26, 2021 The voice in the promotional spot for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship (WJC) says in a deep matter-of-fact voice that “before the spotlight, before they…
Devils Should Be Zeroing in on Top 2022 Talent at WJC Alex Chauvancy | December 26, 2021 Believe me. This is not the type of article I hoped to be writing on Dec. 26, 2021. But with the New Jersey Devils having a 10-15-5 record at the extended…
2022 WJC Day 1 Preview Stephen Ground | December 26, 2021 After months of anticipation, and weeks of mounting concern about the fate of the tournament, we are finally on the eve of the 2022 World Junior Championship. And despite the…
Blackhawks Prospect Report: Four Ready to Shine at World Juniors Greg Boysen | December 24, 2021 While this time of year is filled with family gatherings and holiday cheer, for hockey fans who love to focus on the future of the game, the best present will…
2022 World Juniors: 10 Things to Watch For Peter Baracchini | December 24, 2021 We are nearing the start of the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championships and there are already a number of headlines to keep an eye on. Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic…
3 Takeaways From Finland’s 4-3 Pre-Tournament Win Over Team USA Frankie Benvenuti | December 24, 2021 If anyone turned this game off with about five minutes to go in the third period thinking Team USA had the win over Team Finland in the bag, they made…
3 Takeaways From Team USA Collapse Against Finland Kevin Armstrong | December 24, 2021 The defending champions learned a harsh lesson just days before the 2022 World Junior Championship starts. Team USA may become the most disciplined team in hockey after a late penalty…
3 Takeaways From Canada’s Win Over Russia Kevin Armstrong | December 24, 2021 Less than a year ago, at the same arena, Team Canada watched as Team USA celebrated a gold medal win at the World Junior Hockey Championship. It was clear from…