While the World Junior Championship is more appealing to hockey fans, the World Junior A Challenge is equally as appealing to NHL scouts as they prepare for the 2013 NHL Draft.
Four eligibles named to Team WHL
The Western Hockey League is expected to house some of the top talent for the 2013 NHL Draft.
Russian eligibles set to invade CHL in Super Series
Two of Russia’s top exports for the 2013 NHL Draft will be put on display in North America.
Three eligibles named to Team OHL
Three Ontario Hockey League-based 2013 NHL Draft eligibles are set to take on Russia.
Moosheads eligibles lead Team QMJHL
The dominant trio of draft eligible Halifax Moosheads are set to headline the 2013 class for Team QMJHL at the Subway Super Series.
Williams primed for Hlinka breakout
With the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament nearing, no one is quite able to get an accurate handle on how the American crop of players will compete against some of the world’s best 1995 birth years.
USA announces Hlinka roster
A little after 24 hours after the Los Angeles Kings made the last pick of the 2012 NHL Draft, scouting for the 2013 NHL Draft began. USA Hockey’s Annual Select 17 Player Development Camp, which saw 201 players take the ice during the six day event, serves two purposes: a tryout and scouting. The primary is for USA Hockey to … Read More
Loubardias: Gold medal date no Canadian right
For the first time since 2001, Canada won’t play for a gold medal at the World Junior Championship. Am I disappointed? Absolutely. Do I see it as an annual Canadian right? No way, not for a second.
Loubardias: Goaltending key in Russia/Canada matchup
Year after year, tournament after tournament, you can analyze break down size up how the potentially great games at the World Junior Championship are going to go.
Grigorenko’s World Juniors in doubt
A 14-0 win over Latvia may seem like a big victory for Russia, but it could come with an even greater loss – Mikhail Grigorenko.
Loubardias: World Junior magic
Despite some lopsided scores, Thursday, December 29th at the World Junior Championship wont go down for me as a night of blowouts.
Loubardias: Wedgewood fueling net gains
Mark Visentin was solid in Canada’s opening game win over Finland, more than good enough to get the nod for Wednesday’s collision with the Czech Republic.
Injuries plauge World Juniors
It was a painful first day at the World Junior Championship after several notable players suffered injuries in opening action Monday.
Smith-Pelly lost for World Juniors
Canada’s 8-1 opening day victory over Finland proved to be costly Monday at Rexall Place in Edmonton.
Loubardias: Hands of Stone powering Canada
All he does is score and make plays. In Canada’s impressive opening game triumph over Finland, all Mark Stone did was find the net again.
Swede Aberg out of World Juniors
2012 draft eligible forward Pontus Aberg will not participate in the World Junior Championship after sustaining an injury in an exhibition game against Canada.
Weiss: USA set for golden quest
With eight practices and exhibition games against Russia and Switzerland providing evaluation for general manager Jim Johannson and head coach Dean Blais, USA Hockey’s announcement of their 22 man roster offered few surprises.
Frk ineligible for Mooseheads
Czech forward Martin Frk will not be eligible to play for the Halifax Mooseheads until January 6th after opting out of participation at the 2012 World Junior Championship.
USA announces World Juniors roster
Team USA will have seven returning players in their lineup when they take to the ice Boxing Day at the World Junior Championship.
Schwartz captains Canada
Jaden Schwartz is Captain Canada. The St. Louis Blues prospect was named captain for Canada’s entry at the 2012 World Junior Championship Thursday.
Jones out for World Juniors
17-year-old defenseman Seth Jones has been knocked out of the 2012 World Junior Championship, the victim of a hit during Team USA’s exhibition match against Russia.
Loubardias: Depth in Canada’s favour
The number one asset for the Team Canada at the upcoming World Junior Tournament is expected to be its depth.
Frk to skip World Juniors
Returning draft eligible forward Martin Frk of the Halifax Mooseheads will not be representing the Czech Republic at the 2012 World Junior Championship.
Canada pick justified for Oleksiak
When Jamie Oleksiak declared his intention to play for Canada at the World Junior Championship, he opened himself up to a lot of attention.
Vickers: My 2012 Team Canada
After three days of watching and talking, there’s nothing left to see or say. Without further ado, I present you my Team Canada entry for the 2012 World Junior Championship.
More mature Murphy steady in Calgary
In the past, there’s been no mistaking Ryan Murphy when he’s stepped out onto the ice. One of the most dynamic offensive defenseman in the Canadian Hockey League, Murphy scored 26 goals and had 79 points as a 17-year-old defenseman last year.
Vickers: Connolly disinterested or misunderstood?
One of the first words out of the mouth of Brett Connolly when he landed at the Calgary International Airport was “bittersweet”.
Canada Camp Takes – Day 3 Game
Canada beats the CIS All-Stars 7-4 at the WinSport Athletic & Ice Complex.
Faulk’s WJC status still unknown
Justin Faulk is still waiting to find out whether or not he’ll be representing Team USA at the 2012 World Junior Championship.
Schwartz supports Dumba in wake of cut
Jaden Schwartz is many different things to many different people as a returning veteran for Team Canada at the World Junior Championship.
Injuries give Canada cause for pause
First, Jonathan Huberdeau showed up in a walking cast. Next, Brad Ross didn’t skate on Sunda, the first day of camp. On that same day, Brett Connolly left the morning skate with cramping and the opening intra-squad game in the evening with a lower body injury.
Vickers: Dumba cut hits home
Being just an hour from Red Deer, I’ve had the luxury over the last year-and-a-half to not only watch the on-ice progression of Rebels defenseman Mathew Dumba, but to talk to him and observe him grow as a young man.
Vickers: Cuts coming to Canada’s camp
The first round of cuts from Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp come in less than six hours. Seven or eight unhappy players will be woken up at 6 a.m. to the news that they will be returned to their junior team, killing their dream of pulling on the maple leaf.
Camp cuts cutting into sleep
On the eve of the first round of cuts at Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp, sleep may be a scarcity.
Crease still crowded in Canada’s camp
When Don Hay suggested returning goaltender Mark Visentin was coming into camp with a job, it seemed Hockey Canada had a clear plan to execute between the pipes.
Canada Camp Takes – Day 2 Game
Team Red beats Team White 2-0 at the Winsport Athletic and Ice Complex in Calgary in Game 2 of Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp.
Injuries nagging Canada
Canada continues to be plagued by nagging injuries during its National Junior Team Selection Camp.
Di Giuseppe introduces himself to Canada
When Canada announced its selection camp roster November 29th, there was no player more anonymous than that of Phillip Di Giuseppe.
Loubardias: Gallagher locked in for Canada
The competition for jobs on Canada’s entry for the World Junior Championship is as good as I can remember, which means there are not a lot of locks for the 2012 edition of Team Canada. Following the first night, Brendan Gallagher of the Vancouver Giants can book his room in both Edmonton and Calgary.
Smith-Pelly surprised by Canada call
Perhaps no one was more surprised that Devante Smith-Pelly was made available to Hockey Canada for the World Junior Championship than Devante Smith-Pelly.
Connolly injury not serious
Though he left the intra-squad game after hitting the boards in the third period, Hockey Canada doesn’t expect to lose returning forward Brett Connolly.
Canada Camp Takes: Day 1 Game
View the recap of Team White’s 3-2 victory over Team Red to close out Day 1 of Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp.
Dumba ready for any role with Canada
Mathew Dumba is many different things to many different people. The Calgary, AB. native is a leader with the Red Deer Rebels. He’s a top prospect for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Canada Camp Takes: Day 1 Practice
Team White takes to the ice at 11 A.M. Please note the order of events in the entry is most recent first.
Draft eligibles add intrigue to World Juniors
While the rest of us break out the eggnog during the festive season, 10 nations will be competing in the World Junior Championship.
Mono cuts Spooner from Canada’s camp
Coach Don Hay didn’t have to make his first cut as hopefuls for Canada’s junior team arrived in Calgary Saturday.
Smith-Pelly to join Canadian juniors
On the same evening Team Canada received word they would be receiving the services of Brett Connolly for the World Junior Championship, they got another surprise.
Connolly added to Canada
Team Canada received a boost Thursday night in the form of NHLer Brett Connolly.
Gudbranson, Smith-Pelly decisions coming tomorrow
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, both Erik Gudbranson and Devante Smith-Pelly will find out tomorrow whether or not they’ll have the opportunity to represent Canada at the World Junior Championship.