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2025 World Junior Championship

3 Takeaways From Slovakia’s 5-2 Loss to Sweden

Anthony Testaguzza | December 26, 2024

Slovakia suffered a 5-2 defeat to Sweden in the 2025 World Junior Championship opening matchup. Last year, they won the opening matchup against Czechia 6-2; however, they could not repeat…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Team Germany Players to Watch at the 2025 World Juniors

Alessandro Seren Rosso | December 26, 2024

Team Germany enters the tournament as an underdog who will most likely have to fight to avoid relegation. This doesn’t mean that they won’t have interesting players. Here are some…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Team Slovakia Players to Watch at the 2025 World Juniors

Alessandro Seren Rosso | December 26, 2024

Team Slovakia didn’t secure a medal at the WJC level for a while, but this year, they will be sporting an interesting roster, highlighted by St. Louis Blues prospect Dalibor…

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3 Takeaways From Sweden’s 5-2 Win Over Slovakia

Jordan Orth | December 26, 2024

Sweden played Slovakia in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship opening game. After a first period in which the Slovaks gave the Swedes everything they could handle, the Swedes eventually…

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Sweden’s Sandin Pellikka Nets Hat Trick in Win Over Slovakia

Jim Bay | December 26, 2024

Axel Sandin Pellikka picked up a hat trick to lead Team Sweden to a 5-2 victory over Slovakia in the 2025 World Junior Championship opening game. Sweden is returning nine…

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Oilers Prospect Paul Fischer Can Make a Statement at World Juniors

Brian Swane | December 26, 2024

While he’s one of the Edmonton Oilers’ most intriguing prospects, defenceman Paul Fischer is not a player well-known by fans in Oil Country. But that’s all about to change with…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Team Latvia Players to Watch at the 2025 WJC

William Espy | December 26, 2024

With the IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) ready to get underway, it’s time to look at some key players for team Latvia this time out.  Darels Uljanskis One of the…

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2025 World Juniors Day 1 Preview – Canada vs Finland Headlines a Full Day of Hockey

Jordan Orth | December 26, 2024

The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship has finally arrived. The tournament will be taking place in Ottawa, and the United States will look to go back-to-back for the first time…

Categories Editor's Choice, World Junior Hockey Championship

Team Czechia Players to Watch at the 2025 World Juniors

Jordan Orth | December 25, 2024

After medaling in back-to-back tournaments, Czechia looks to continue and ride their momentum into this year’s World Junior Championship (WJC.) They have a roster mixed with experience and skill. Who…

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10 Players to Watch at the 2025 World Junior Championship

Matthew Zator | December 24, 2024

We are only a few days away from the headline tournament of the junior hockey calendar, the World Junior Championship. This year’s edition will be played in Ottawa for the…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Vancouver Canucks Prospects Playing at the 2025 World Junior Championship

Matthew Zator | December 24, 2024

Last year, the Vancouver Canucks had a trio of prospects don the Tre Kronor for Team Sweden and walk away with a silver medal after falling to Team USA in…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Vancouver Canucks, World Junior Hockey Championship

5 Bold Predictions for the 2025 World Junior Championship

Dayton Reimer | December 24, 2024

The World Junior Championship (WJC) is one of the exciting events of the hockey season thanks to its unpredictability. Even though only three teams have taken home gold in the…

Categories NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship
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