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,…
2022 Guide To the World Junior Championship Peter Baracchini | December 26, 2021 We’re now in December and you know what that means? That’s right! It’s the most wonderful time of the year as the 2022 World Junior Championship is quickly approaching. Hockey…
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…
World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers The Hockey Writers | December 26, 2021 The World Junior Championships are here. It is one of the best hockey tournaments of the year. The kids bring so much excitement to the rinks – it’s infectious. Pile…
2022 World Junior Championship Team Switzerland Final Roster Luke James | December 26, 2021 Editor’s Note: Since this was published, the following players were cut due to a positive COVID-19 test or an injury and will not participate in the tournament; Lucas Rötheli (G-injury),…
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 Junior Championship Team Czechia Final Roster Luke James | December 24, 2021 If Czechia are to break their 16-year World Junior Championship medal drought in 2022, head coach Karel Mlejnek will need his bourgeoning stars to make a significant impact in Red…
