Twenty-two members of the 2013 NHL Draft class will have the opportunity to compete at the World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia from December 26th to January 5th.
Eligibles add World Junior intrigue
We’re less than two weeks until thousands of fans and hundreds of scouts alike will be filling the seats to watch one of hockey’s greatest dramas unfold – the World Junior Championship – in Ufa, Russia.
One on Czech preliminary roster
Hoping to medal for the first time since 2005, the Czech Republic will go with a veteran club that will feature just one first-time eligible player for the 2013 NHL Draft.
2013’s set season with Hlinka performances
The Ivan Hlinka Memorial is a major draft eligible event for NHL talent evaluators and typically serves as the jump-off for the season.