It is one of the best times of the year for Canadian Hockey fans, the start of the World Junior Hockey Championship. Over the next 10 days or so, many Canadian eyes will be on a bunch of teenagers who face the pressure of a Gold Medal or bust scenario.
Sep 24, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin (27) handles the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators beat the Lightning 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
Canada will be in tough this year to break thier4 year Gold Medal drought for, but as usual wil be in the mix with 3 or 4 other teams that will be in medal contention.
Here is a look at the teams in Group A, which features Team Canada, USA, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany.