Facing Off: World Junior Predictions Aplenty Larry Fisher | December 26, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Steve Mears on WJC Memories and 2013 Gold Dustin Nelson | December 26, 2016 NHL Network’s Steve Mears has called games for Team USA at the World Junior Championship for the last four years. He’ll be on the microphone again this year when the…
World Juniors Throwback: 2010 to 2014 David Carlsson | December 25, 2016 Do you want to get yourself prepared for the World Junior Championships 2017? Let’s begin with a look in the rearview mirror. Join us as we remember the World Juniors…
Great World Juniors Ahead for Canadiens Fans Ryan Szporer | December 25, 2016 What the Montreal Canadiens lack in amount of prospects at this year’s World Juniors, they more than make up for in talent on display. Juulsen and Sergachev to Be Showcased…
Canada Gets Wake-Up Call Jeff Langridge | December 24, 2016 In the final tune-up for the 2017 World Juniors, Canada’s dominance so far wasn’t tested. In the first two pre-tournament games, Canada beat both Finland and the Czech Republic by…
Top Players to Watch at World Juniors Dustin Nelson | December 23, 2016 It’s here. The 2017 World Junior Championship is finally here. With its arrival comes a chance for national glory, rising draft stock, the biggest stage some players will ever see…
World Juniors Throwback: 2005 to 2009 David Carlsson | December 23, 2016 It’s near the 2017 World Junior Championships, and as every year the excitement is all around us. We have seen many times before that the World Juniors indeed is the…
DeBrincat Cut, Stastny and Animisov on IR & More News Dustin L. Nelson | December 22, 2016 It wouldn’t be an international tournament if there wasn’t a roster controversy with Team USA. This month’s World Junior camp roster was surprisingly without significant controversy for the Americans. But…
Two Wild Prospects Earn “C” at World Juniors Dustin Nelson | December 20, 2016 The 2017 World Junior Championship is just around the corner and Wild fans will find plenty of exciting prospects going for gold in Toronto and Montreal. For just the eighth…
Canada’s Road to Gold Marcy Di Michele | December 20, 2016 Sure, it was an only a pre-tournament game. But for Team Canada’s juniors, an opening night thumping of the defending gold medalists had to feel good. Sure, Finland didn’t have…
Canada Names 2017 World Junior Team Jeff Langridge | December 15, 2016 Team Canada is all set to take another run at World Junior gold as they have named the 22-man roster that will take part in the 2017 IIHF World Junior…
Canada’s Juniors and the Elusive Gold Medal Marcy Di Michele | December 14, 2016 On the senior men’s side, Canada has been a lock to win in international competition, especially lately. They currently hold Olympic gold, a World Cup title and World Championship gold.…