Hockey fans love the World Junior Championship. Hockey scouts, too.
Svechnikov added to Russia prelim roster
Forward Andrei Svechnikov, the top-ranked forward for the 2018 NHL Draft, has been added to Russia’s preliminary roster for the 2018 IIHF World Championship.
Kupari named to Finland’s prelim roster
Forward Rasmus Kupari, the top-ranked Finnish skater for the 2018 NHL Draft, has been named to Finland’s preliminary roster for the 2018 IIHF World Championship.
Kurashev named to Swiss preliminary roster
Forward Philipp Kurashev, a potential first round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, has been named to Switzerland’s preliminary roster for the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Dahlin named to Sweden’s preliminary roster
Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, the top-ranked prospect for the 2018 NHL Draft, was among the 26 players named to Sweden’s preliminary roster for the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Zadina named to Czech preliminary roster
Forward Filip Zadina, eligible for the 2018 NHL Draft, was among the 27 named to the Czech Republic’s preliminary roster for the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Tkachuk, Hughes named to Team USA’s prelim roster
Forward Brady Tkachuk and defensemen Quinton Hughes, eligible for the 2018 NHL Draft, were among the 28 players named to the preliminary roster for the 2018 U.S. National Junior Team.
Five To Watch: Canada Russia Series
The opportunity will be there for some Canadian members of the 2018 NHL Draft class.
Eligibles impress at Hlinka Memorial
The race is on. The march to the 2018 NHL Draft is officially underway with the completition of the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup in early August.
Patrick named to Canada’s Summer Development Camp
Nolan Patrick, first in Future Considerations’ Final ranking for the 2017 NHL Draft, is one of 42 players and 14 draft eligibles invited to participate in Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Development Camp at the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase.
Mittelstadt invited to USA Summer Showcase
Casey Mittelstadt, fifth in Future Considerations’ Final ranking for the 2017 NHL Draft, was one of 23 draft eligibles and 42 players invited to play for the United States at the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase.
Standouts shine at U18s
The IIHF U18 World Championship gives NHL draft-eligible talent one final chance to stand out among their peers.
Vesalainen shines at U18’s
Finland’s Kristian Vesalainen put in a performance to remember at the IIHF U18 World Championship.
Canada announces entry for U18 championship
Team Canada has their entry for the 2017 IIHF World Under-18 Championship.
Anderson-Dolan to captain Canada at U18’s
Jaret Anderson-Dolan will captain Canada.
Poehling named to USA roster for U18
Ryan Poehling and Cayden Primeau will join members of the United States National Team Development Program at the 2017 IIHF U18 World Championship in Poprad and Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia from April 13-23.
STROME AMONG ADDS TO CANADA’S U18 ROSTER
Matthew Strome of the Hamilton Bulldogs is among 11 players added to Canada’s pre-tournament roster for the 2017 IIHF U18 World Championship in Poprad and Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia from April 13-23.
COMTOIS NAMED TO CANADA’S U18 ENTRY
Maxime Comtois is among the first six players named to represent Canada at the 2017 IIHF U18 World Championship in Poprad and Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia from April 13-23.
Rondbjerg proud of World Juniors performance
When Denmark fell to Russia in the quarterfinals of the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship, it ended off an impressive tournament for the underdog nation.
U18 Five Nations has plenty of 2017 eligible standouts
In the shadow of the IIHF World Junior Championship, each year the World Under-18 5 Nations meet in Zuchwil, Switzerland between Christmas and New Years.
Hischier shines under World Juniors spotlight
In a tournament dominated by 19-year-olds, draft-eligible forwards rarely find themselves in the spotlight.
Ahcan happy to play underdog ahead of draft
Few National Hockey League defensemen are as small as Jack Ahcan, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his career and the NHL Draft against the odds.
Ruzicka knows draft eyes are out at World Juniors
Adam Ruzicka isn’t letting his age or the pressure affect him at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
World Juniors set to showcase top draft talent
Each year, the World Junior Championship gives top draft-eligible prospects a chance to showcase themselves on the biggest international stage of their young careers.
Foote rooting for Canada at World Juniors
Disappointed, understandably. But Kelowna Rockets Cal Foote is willing to be patient to follow his father to the international stage.
2017 class stands out at WJAC
The World Junior A Challenge offers an opportunity for members of any given draft class to showcase their skills on the international stage.
Primeau, Makar named to WJAC all-star team
Cayden Primeau helped the United States to gold at the 2016 World Junior A Challenge, and brought an extra honor home for himself.
Makar flourishing under draft pressures
Cale Makar knows the attention that comes with wearing the ‘C’ for a Canadian entry at an international tournament.
Hischier named to Switerzland’s prelim WJC roster
Nico Hischier could be taking his exploits to the global stage. Again.
Makar, Mitchell named to Canada-West for WJAC
Cale Makar will get a shot at a second straight gold.
Kostin named to Russia’s WJAC team
Klim Kostin will hit the international stage yet again.
Patrick not medically cleared for World Juniors
Nolan Patrick will miss out on an opportunity to play at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Oettinger named to US selection camp for World Juniors
Goaltender Jake Oettinger, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, was among the 27 players named to the United States selection camp for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Tolvanen named to Finland’s prelim World Junior roster
Forward Eeli Tolvanen of the Sioux City Musketeers, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, is among the 28 players named to Finland’s preliminary roster for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Pair on Sweden’s World Junior prelim roster
Forwards Elias Pettersson and Lias Andersson, both eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, were among the 26 players named to Sweden’s preliminary roster for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Välimäki to be honored at Independence Day Reception
Tri-City Americans defenseman Juuso Välimäki is off to meet his President.
Patrick invited to Canada’s World Junior selection camp
Nolan Patrick will camp with Canada.
McManus, Anderson highlight USA WJAC roster
Brannon McManus of the Omaha Lancers and Mikey Anderson of the Waterloo Black Hawks will represent Team USA at the World Under-19 Junior A Challenge in Bonnyville, AB from Dec. 11-17.
2018 class shines at World Under-17s
The World Under-17 Challenge is always an excellent sneak peek at what’s to come with the next wave of young hockey stars.
Kostin to represent Team Russia
Forward Klim Kostin, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, will represent Team Russia at the 2016 CIBC Canada Russia Series.
Patrick out, Shaw in for Team WHL
Nolan Patrick of the Brandon Wheat Kings will not represent Team WHL in the CIBC Canada Russia Series because of an injury.
Comtois to represent Team QMJHL
Forward Maxime Comtois, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, will represent Team QMJHL at the 2016 CIBC Canada Russia Series.
Hague, Vilardi named to Team OHL
Defenseman Nicolas Hague and forward Gabe Vilardi, eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft, will represent Team OHL at the 2016 CIBC Canada Russia Series.
Eligibles leave lasting impression at Hlinka
The Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup is the launching ground for a prospect entering his draft eligible season.
Vaakanainen leads Finland into Hlinka
Defenseman Urho Vaakanainen is among the 22 players that will represent Finland at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.
Tippett, Comtois front Canada’s Hlinka entry
Owen Tippett of the Mississauga Steelheads and Maxime Comtois of the Victoriaville Tigres are among the 22 players that will represent Canada at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup.
Andersson, Davidsson invited to Sweden NJEC
Forwards Lias Andersson of HV 71 Jr. and Marcus Davidsson of Djurgardens Jr. are among the 25 players named to Sweden for the 2016 National Junior Evaluation Camp.