Posts About "2015 WJHC"
Moving Out: NHL Teams with Extended Road Trips
January 16th, 2015 In the NHL, sometimes a team has to go on a lengthy road trip due to another event occupying their home arena or city. With the National Football League taking over Glendale for two weeks, the Arizona Coyotes embark on an eight-game trip that goes into the beginning of February. The Coyotes had a similar stretch in their schedule when...
Zachary Fucale: Goalie of the Future or Trade Bait?
January 15th, 2015 When goaltender Zachary Fucale was drafted with the 36th pick of the 2013 NHL draft by the Montreal Canadiens, it was met with mixed feelings. Some praised the pick as he was arguably the best player available on the board and the Habs needed goaltending depth behind Carey Price. Others felt that there were other needs that were more...
Jack Eichel Tracker: Back On Top
January 13th, 2015 In an ongoing series of articles, the Jack Eichel Tracker will monitor Eichel’s performance and development in his freshman season at Boston University. As a BU student, I will have the unique opportunity to watch him in person often throughout the year. Posts are done weekly or bi-weekly, depending upon BU’s schedule. Jack Eichel...
Maple Leafs recall William Nylander from Sweden
January 12th, 2015 It was announced Monday that the Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled 2014 first-round pick William Nylander from MODO of the Swedish Elite League. The move was announced ahead of the team’s first game of a four game road-trip that begins Wednesday in Los Angeles. The announcement was made via a press release from Nylander’s...
The 5 Biggest Chokes of the WJC
January 6th, 2015 In Monday's gold medal game, Canada survived a nail-biter to win their first gold since 2009. The 2015 tournament ended up being a very low-scoring, tight defensive one compared to recent years. Only 176 goals were scored this year, compared to 202 and 220 the past two years. There were a number of players or teams that disappointed...
Montreal a Disappointing Host City
January 6th, 2015 The World Juniors have come to an appropriate end. Canada ended its five-year gold drought last night with a 5-4 win over the Russians in the WJC final. And to make it even sweeter for the Canadians, the gold-less streak ended on home soil. Hockey Canada put together the best possible team they could for the tournament, and the result...
Buffalo Sabres' Sam Reinhart Delivers For Canada at WJC
January 6th, 2015 Heading into the World Junior Hockey Championship, Samson "Sam" Reinhart was expected to be one of the players crucial to the success of Team Canada, and he certainly delivered. He was a key contributor to a Team Canada campaign that concluded with the country capturing the gold medal after a 5-4 victory over Russia, Monday night. A...The 5 Biggest Surprises of the WJC
In Monday's gold medal game, Canada survived a nail-biter to win their first gold since 2009. The 2015 tournament ended up being a very low-scoring, tight defensive one compared to recent years. Only 176 goals were scored this year, compared to 202 and 220 the past two years. There were a number of players or teams that were a...
Explaining USA's Pathetic WJC Performance
January 2nd, 2015 In their quarterfinal matchup against Russia, the US fell by a score of 3-2 to be the first team eliminated from the tournament. For a team that was thought to be one of (if not the) most talented the country has ever had, the tournament can be seen as nothing but a massive disappointment. It's the second consecutive year the US has fell...
Fucale and Comrie Create Conundrum
December 30th, 2014 Whenever there is international competition, there is bound to be some controversy. Hockey is no different, in fact in junior hockey it might even be more abundant. For example: the ongoing saga of Hockey Canada punishing Canadian hockey fans with their ticket prices. Not typically what one does to show one's appreciation. But if...
Darnell Nurse a Key Player for Canada at World Juniors
December 30th, 2014 Darnell Nurse and Max Domi were two much debated names for Canada prior to last year’s World Junior Championships. Not for the reason you think. They were two prominent, and glaring, omissions to Canada’s selection camp roster for last year’s tournament. Both took the rejection to heart, and have emerged as key members...
Montreal Fans Unimpressive at World Juniors
December 27th, 2014 The 2015 World Junior hockey tournament is officially off and running, using an unusual schedule that will expand into 2017. The games are spread between Montreal and Toronto through the quarter-finals, with both cities seeing Team Canada games. At that point the semi-finals and medal games then move to Toronto exclusively. In 2017...
Why Are Scherbak And McCarron Not At World Juniors
December 27th, 2014 The Holiday classic is finally underway in Toronto and Montreal. Young prospects showcasing their skills to the world, hoping to catch the eye of NHL scouts and for those who already have, showing the interest was justified. Fans are excited to see prospects of their favorite teams performing on the biggest stage, against the best...
