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Dejection: Canada Falls To Russia In OT To Finish 4th

The team that many expected to roll through the competition in a lockout year will return to Canada without a medal of any colour around their necks.  Russia capped a crazy Bronze Medal game with a 6-5…Read More

10 Thoughts After The Canada – USA Semifinal

Thursday’s 5-1 loss to the US in the semifinals of the World Juniors is no doubt heartbreaking, especially if you are among the many who woke up early (or stayed up late) for all of the Canadian…Read More

Canada Defeats US, Many Playoff Spots Up For Grabs At WJHC

Canada’s toughest battle to date came down to the wire, but they held on to defeat rival USA 2-1.  The win keeps Canada’s record perfect, moving to 3-0 and sitting atop Group Business standings.…Read More

Canada Remains Perfect, Yet Imperfect; Russia Wins First Battle Of Titans

Canada didn’t get off to a great start, but dominated the last 30 minutes to pull off a come from behind 6-3 win over a gritty Slovakia squad in Day 3 action at the World Juniors.  Canada moved…Read More

WJHC Preview – Slovakia Vs. Canada

Friday, Dec 28th 4:30 am TSN  Vs THE STORY Team Canada still has some proving to do despite defeating Germany 9-3 on Wednesday morning.  They take a step forward Friday when the take on a scrappy Slovakian…Read More

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USA, Swiss Win Their Openers On WJHC Day 2

Every team has now played their first games at the 2013 World Juniors. The US and Switzerland both played…Read More

Canada Wins Convincingly, Russians Pushed to OT in WJHC Day One

As expected, Team Canada had little trouble in turning away Germany to open the 2013 World Junior Championship.…Read More

WJHC Preview – Canada vs Germany Highlights Opening Day Schedule

Wednesday December 26th 4:30 am TSN Vs. THE STORY Canada and Germany are two teams that come into the…Read More

WJHC Preview: Canada

Last Year – After rolling through the round robin and getting a bye to the semifinals, Canada met…Read More

WJHC Preview: Czech Republic

Last year- Buoyed by a standout performance from Ottawa 67′s goalie Petr Mrazek (named the tournament’s…Read More

WJHC Preview: Russia

Last Year – Russia held on to defeat Canada in a wild semi-final, but were outlasted by Sweden…Read More

WJHC Preview: Slovakia

Last Year -  The Slovaks went .500 in the round robin, finishing in 3rd place.  They lost to the Finns…Read More

WJHC Preview: Finland

Last Year – Probably the biggest benefactor from the fall of the US, the Finns made it to the Bronze…Read More

WJHC Preview: Switzerland

Last Year – The usually competitve Swiss side took a step backward in 2012 and finished in 8th…Read More

Team Canada Drops Pre-Tournament Opener To Finland

Don’t push the panic button or call for a National inquest, but Team Canada lost its pre-tournament…Read More

WJHC Preview: USA

Last Year – A dreadful finish last year for the vaunted USA team, as the defending champions finished…Read More

WJHC Preview: Latvia

Last Year – Latvia, a team that is a traditional fan favorite wherever they go, struggled at last…Read More

WJHC Preview: Sweden

Last Year – Sweden shocked many observers by capturing the gold medal, with a 1-0 overtime win…Read More

Sens Prospects Play In WJC Tuneup Tournament in Lake Placid

USA Hockey recently wrapped up its WJC development camp, hosting a 3 team mini-tournament in Lake Placid,…Read More