After 10 grueling months of no games being played at the Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils are ready to take the ice once again for the start of the new season. Even though the Devils ran into some trouble during training camp, especially with the shocking news of Corey Crawford’s retirement, their fanbase should
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I needed a little time to reflect on Team Slovakia’s tournament because I was convinced there was more to it than just the expected quarterfinal round exit. I’ve gone back and re-watched some game film trying to fully grasp what went well, what went poorly and everything in between. There’s more good than bad to
The World Junior Championships (WJC) have ended on the ice. As we get ready for the NHL season on Jan. 13, this tournament was definitely a great way for NHL teams to get a look at the future with their recent draft picks and acquisitions playing for their various countries. The Nashville Predators are no
The Vancouver Canucks had two prospects at the 2021 World Junior Championships (WJC) – Vasili Podkolzin for Russia and Arvid Costmar for Sweden. The two played different roles for their teams, but both put together strong performances. Costmar’s (and Sweden’s) tournament came to an end in the quarterfinal round after a loss to Finland. Podkolzin
Team Canada entered the gold medal game as the potential favourite against Team USA. However, the Americans weren’t to be taken lightly as they always pose a threat. They were able to dethrone Canada to become World Junior Hockey Champions winning the gold medal, shutting them out 2-0. [embedded content] Canada had a stacked roster,
After being known for their ability to dominate their opponents, or close out games in tight situations, Canada leaves the 2021 World Junior Championship with a silver medal. It was a devastating loss for a team that never gave up an even-strength goal all tournament until last night’s affair. Canada outscored their opponents 41-4 during
Undermanned. Under-appreciated. And possibly one of the more exciting teams to put on a show at the 2021 World Junior tournament, Team Germany leaves Edmonton following a quarterfinal loss to the Russians with one word on their tongues. Success. Related: 4 Takeaways From Russia’s Win Over Germany in the Quarterfinals After all, that’s exactly what
The American Hockey League (AHL) is getting serious about returning to the ice in February. This will be a welcomed return for both players and fans alike. Plus, we had another great night at the World Junior Championship with Germany defying the odds and Russia putting an end to an incredible streak. AHL on Track
Team Sweden lost 4-0 to the United States on New Year’s Eve, giving them defeats in two games in a row. Sweden’s 54-game win streak in the preliminary round at the World Junior Championships (WJC) ended against the Russians in overtime on Wednesday. Drew Helleson and Trevor Zegras scored in the first period to give
We have arrived at the final two days of the preliminary rounds, meaning teams will be facing their penultimate and in some cases final opportunities to stake their place in the standings. For some teams, that means trying to secure top seeding and get an easier elimination matchup. For others, it will mean desperately trying
At the halfway point of the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship’s preliminary round, Team Canada forward Dylan Cozens has stood out with outstanding performances in his first two matches, including a six-point game against Team Germany. As of Tuesday morning, he leads the tournament in points, goals and assists. In just two games, the 19-year-old
With the 2021 World Junior Championship (WJC) in full swing, Team Canada is off to a hot start, despite the loss of their captain, Kirby Dach, to a long-term injury. In a recent video, Anaheim Ducks prospect Jamie Drysdale praised Buffalo Sabres’ prospect Dylan Cozens for his efforts stepping up as a leader in Dach’s
Day 4 of the World Junior Championship may not feature the tournament’s most marquee teams, but there will be many important storylines. Can Sweden extend its incredible streak? Can Austria or Germany find its first win? And which of Slovakia or Germany be able to overcome tough losses against Canada to claim victory in their
The World Junior Championship (WJC) is a tournament I always look forward to around the holiday season. It’s a tournament that pits the best young, up and coming talent against other international players and future NHL prospects. Fortunately, this year’s tournament is taking place in a bubble in Edmonton, just like the NHL playoffs did
Team Russia defeated the United States 5-3 in each team’s first game of the 2021 World Juniors. Russia jumped out to an early lead, scoring before the Americans even registered a shot, but the United States was able to fight back and even the score at 1 after the first period. The United States failed
The Montreal Canadiens have three players participating in this year’s World Junior Championship (WJC). Cole Caufield playing for the USA, Jan Mysak playing for the Czech Republic, and Kaiden Guhle for Team Canada. Here is what we can expect from the three of them in this tournament. Kaiden Guhle, D, Team Canada Guhle was the
On Friday afternoon, Team Canada made its final round of cuts and announced its final roster for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships. Early on in the week, the team made cuts to players who were unfit to play as well as their first-round cuts, which included young phenom, Shane Wright. Canada’s world jr roster:
It has been nearly a year since the Russians were stunned by the Canadians in the third period of the gold medal game in last year’s World Junior Championship. With under 12 minutes to go, the Russians held a two-goal lead. The Canadians would score three goals, kill off key penalties, and be saved from