Finland Dumps Canada From WJC in OT The Canadian Press | January 3, 2019 VANCOUVER — Toni Utunen scored 5:17 into overtime as Finland shocked Canada 2-1 on Wednesday in a dramatic quarterfinal at the world junior hockey championship. Utunen’s teammate Aleksi Heponiemi forced the extra time with just 47 seconds left in …
2019 World Juniors: Canada Fails to Medal, But Show Goes On Larry Fisher | January 3, 2019 VANCOUVER — The critics will take aim at a lack of scoring, with consecutive 2-1 losses ending Canada’s tournament earlier than anticipated at the 2019 World Junior Championship. That and…
World Junior Championship: Quarterfinal Preview Stephen Ground | January 2, 2019 The dust has settled on the first week of World Junior Championship action, and we now know who will play whom in a single elimination tournament, as well as which…
WJC Quarterfinals Storylines – Grudges & Rematches The Canadian Press | January 1, 2019 VANCOUVER — Round-robin play has wrapped up at this year’s world junior hockey championship, and teams and fans alike are now turning their attention to the quarterfinals. Here’s a look at what to expect in the tournament’s next phase. &…
2019 World Juniors: Urgency Key for Canada in Quarterfinal Larry Fisher | January 1, 2019 VANCOUVER — It wasn’t a must-win game. The next one is. They all are from here on out. The medal round is upon us at the 2019 IIHF World Junior…
2019 World Juniors: Russia Spoils Party for Canada on NYE Larry Fisher | January 1, 2019 VANCOUVER — It was New Year’s Eve and somewhere Mr. Worldwide was ready to party. Cody Glass didn’t keep Pitbull waiting long, snapping a shot home just two minutes 20…
2019 World Juniors: Canada’s Smith Making Minutes Count Larry Fisher | December 31, 2018 VANCOUVER — Ty Smith has had to make some adjustments at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship, starting with his ice-time. An all-situations minute-muncher as the Spokane Chiefs’ top defenceman…
World Junior Championship: Day Six Preview Stephen Ground | December 31, 2018 Day five of the World Junior Championship had two games. Russia stayed strong and held off Switzerland, despite an early challenge, while Slovakia took care of business and battered Kazakhstan, staving…
Coach Hunter: Patience & Honesty Key to Leading Team Canada The Canadian Press | December 31, 2018 VANCOUVER — For head coach Tim Hunter, honesty and patience are the keys to getting the best out of his players on Canada’s junior hockey team. “I’ve learned that patience really pays off,” he said in Vancouver this week, where the squa…
2019 World Juniors: Hrabik Getting Great Opportunity With Czechs Larry Fisher | December 30, 2018 VANCOUVER — Krystof Hrabik is trying to make the most of his opportunity at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship, getting to play a prominent role for the Czech Republic…
World Junior Championship: Day Five Preview Stephen Ground | December 30, 2018 The action is non-stop in the 2019 World Junior Championship, hosted by Canada in British Columbia. Day four featured three victories by four goals, but rewarded viewers with an incredible…
2019 World Juniors: Canada’s Depth Outshines Czechs’ Stars Larry Fisher | December 30, 2018 VANCOUVER — Canada is firing on all cylinders, attacking in waves and getting contributions from everyone. Even their 13th forward, who also happens to be their youngest player. Alexis Lafrenière,…
