2021 World Juniors Were a Transition Year for Team Switzerland Alex Hobson | January 3, 2021 The 2021 World Juniors continue on Monday following the quarterfinals on Saturday. Canada, USA, Russia, and Finland all punched a ticket to the semifinals while Sweden, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and…
4 Takeaways From Russia’s Win Over Germany in the Quarterfinals Frankie Benvenuti | January 3, 2021 The knockout stage of the World Junior Championship has officially begun for Russia, and after their second-place finish in Group B, a matchup with Germany was next. In a game…
2021 WJC: 3 Takeaways From USA’s Quarterfinal Win Over Slovakia Jonathan Amatulli | January 3, 2021 The United States defeated Slovakia 5-2 to advance to the semifinals against Finland on Monday. It was another strong showing for the Americans, who outshot their opponents 43-18 in a…
3 Takeaways From Canada’s 3-0 Shutout Over the Czech Republic Josh Kim | January 3, 2021 Entering the quarterfinals as the heavy favorite over the Czech Republic, a Team Canada victory seemed all but inevitable on Saturday night. And while the Canadians did end up punching…
World Juniors Blowouts & Why It’s Never Wrong to Run Up the Score Shaun Filippelli | January 3, 2021 With the calibre of talent on display at the World Junior Championship every year, it should come as no surprise that 2020’s preliminary round included a total of 139 goals…
Maple Leafs Prospect Hirvonen Provides 2021 WJC Quarter-Final Heroics Kevin Armstrong | January 3, 2021 Roni Hirvonen showed the game awareness that made him the 59th overall pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs. With just 25 seconds left in a tied quarter-final game against Sweden,…
5 Takeaways From Sweden’s 3-2 Loss to Finland Sartaaj Bhullar | January 3, 2021 Sweden lost to Finland,3-2, in the quarter-final round at the 2021 World Junior Championships (WJC). Finland got their revenge on the Swedes after losing in the bronze medal game last…
Newhook Leads Avalanche Prospects in 2021 WJC Preliminary Round Alex Hobson | January 2, 2021 We’re officially through Phase 1 of the holiday season. When I say Phase 1, I mean the preliminary round. And when I say holiday season, I mean the World Junior…
Senators’ Prospects at World Juniors: Future Stars & Disappointing Picks David Crosby | January 2, 2021 After a glorious week of hockey at the World Junior Championships, the Preliminary Round has come to a close, and the field has been trimmed to eight teams. With a…
Maple Leafs Got the Sign From Rodion Amirov Kevin Armstrong | January 2, 2021 When the Toronto Maple Leafs made the 15th overall selection in the 2020 draft, I immediately Googled Rodion Amirov, and read THW’s Prospect Profile. But now Leafs Nation knows exactly…
Kings Prospects Impress in Preliminary Round at 2021 World Juniors Zackary Weiner | January 2, 2021 The Los Angeles Kings’ prospect system is considered one of the best teams in the NHL. LA shows both quality and quantity in their young, up-and-coming, players. The team is…
2020 WJC Quarterfinal Preview Stephen Ground | January 2, 2021 We’ve reached the quarterfinal stage of the World Junior Championship and, consequently, the most loaded day of matchups. There will be four showdowns in Edmonton on Saturday, with teams vying…
