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…
Ducks Prospects: McTavish, Galimov & More Derek Lee | December 24, 2021 2021 is coming to a close, which means the World Juniors tournament is almost upon us. The Anaheim Ducks have four prospects participating in the tournament, two for Team Canada…
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…
2022 World Juniors: Breakout Candidates & Sleeper Prospects C.R. Davies | December 23, 2021 The World Juniors have served as a coming-out party and a career launchpad for several prospects over the years. That includes players drafted outside the first round, players passed over…
2022 WJC Team USA Player Profile: Jake Sanderson Devin Little | December 23, 2021 Some call Joe Pavelski by this name. Others call Steve Rogers and/or Sam Wilson by it. One thing that is undeniable is that, no matter who dons the title, people…
Devils Prospects to Watch at 2022 World Junior Championship Alex Chauvancy | December 22, 2021 With the NHL postponing games from today through Dec. 26 due to rising COVID cases, the New Jersey Devils will have about a week off before returning to the ice on Dec.…
Bruins’ Lysell a Player to Watch at 2022 World Junior Championship Hannah Garfield | December 21, 2021 The Boston Bruins have one prospect competing at this year’s World Juniors Championships, which begins Sunday, Dec. 26, in Alberta. Fabian Lysell, the team’s 2021 first-round selection, was selected to compete for Team…
Oilers’ Prospect Munzenberger Gets to Prove Himself at World Juniors Brian Swane | December 21, 2021 There was some grumbling in Oil Country when the Edmonton Oilers drafted Luca Munzenberger with the 90th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. And that was from those who…