Ryan Leonard, Eriks Mateiko And 10 Players Who Defined World Juniors 2025
Jan 6, 2025
OTTAWA – The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship is among the most memorable I’ve covered. The storylines were incredible, the results sometimes shocking and we were introduced to so many personalities over the course of the tournament that hockey fans will remember for a long time.Why Canada Was Eliminated Early From The World Juniors By Czechia Again
Jan 3, 2025
OTTAWA – For the first time in the modern format of the World Junior Championship, Canada failed to reach the semifinal for the second consecutive year. You have to go back to 1978-80 to find the last time Canada didn’t even have a chance to play for third place in the event.Axel Sandin Pellikka, Cole Hutson Lead Top Players At World Juniors So Far
Jan 1, 2025
OTTAWA – The preliminary round is over and the quarterfinals are set. Team USA and Team Sweden have won their respective groups, earning the top seeds as the elimination round has begun.Canada's Matthew Schaefer Out For Remainder Of World Juniors After Injury
Dec 28, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada’s stunning loss to Latvia at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship got even more difficult to stomach after it was revealed that top 2025 NHL Draft eligible defenseman Matthew Schaefer has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. Hockey Canada announced the news Saturday morning.Matthew Schaefer Leaves Canada Game With Injury At 2025 World Juniors
Dec 28, 2024
OTTAWA – Matthew Schaefer, one of Canada’s top defensemen at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship and a top prospect for the 2025 NHL Draft, was injured during Friday night’s game against Latvia with an apparent upper-body injury.World Juniors Debut Shows Canada's Gavin McKenna Is Ready For The Big Time
Dec 27, 2024
OTTAWA – The World Juniors can be where stars are born. If you know hockey, you probably already know the name Gavin McKenna. Anyone who didn’t yet is sure to find out now as the youngest member of Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship is ready for the bright-shining spotlight.Team USA World Juniors Roster Analysis: Forward Lines, Scouting Reports
Dec 22, 2024
The U.S. forward group is loaded with returning talent from last year’s World Junior gold-medal team team and includes a litany of new faces with a wide array of skills to help the Americans go for their first repeat gold at the World Juniors.Winnipeg Top Prospect Brayden Yager To Captain Team Canada At World Juniors
Dec 19, 2024
Brayden Yager will wear the “C” for Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. The Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick and current Winnipeg Jets prospect will return for his second go at the WJC. Also wearing letters for Canada are Nashville Predators prospect Tanner Molendyk and Colorado Avalanche draft pick Calum Ritchie, who will both serve as alternate captains.Exploring The Burning Roster Questions As Team USA Opens World Junior Camp
Dec 16, 2024
USA’s World Junior camp opened today in Plymouth, Michigan. Team USA will only have to make four cuts from its roster, but plenty of questions remain about the U.S. squad’s roster construction.Canada Announces 2025 World Juniors Roster Featuring Gavin McKenna
Dec 13, 2024
Canada has its roster for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. Four returning players will be looking to improve on a disappointing quarterfinal finish from last year’s event as they take to home ice in Sweden. They’ll get some help from a trio of highly-regarded prospects yet to be drafted including No. 1 candidates in 2025, Matthew Schaefer and Porter Martone, and the consensus No. 1 pick for 2026, Gavin McKenna.Beckett Sennecke, Zayne Parekh Added To Canada's Selection Camp
Dec 9, 2024
The outcry over some of the player omitted from Canada's roster will be quieted somewhat after Hockey Canada announced additions to their selection camp to replace injured players.Team CHL Gets Late Goal, Wins Inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Nov 28, 2024
OSHAWA, Ontario – Team CHL scored in the opening minute and final minute of regulation to earn a 3-2 win and the sweep of Team USA in the inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge. Cole Reschny scored with 1:12 to play in regulation to seal the victory and the sweep, sending the partisan crowd home happy.Matthew Schaefer Shines As CHL Dominates In Game 1 of Prospects Challenge
Nov 27, 2024
LONDON, Ontario – In the first meeting between Team CHL and the U.S. National Under-18 Team, the Canadian junior side won comfortably, 6-1.NHL Draft: Porter Martone To Captain Team CHL In CHL-USA Prospect Challenge
Nov 14, 2024
The CHL has named its captains for this month’s CHL-USA Prospects Challenge as Porter Martone will wear the C and be joined by alternate captains Caleb Desnoyers, Blake Fiddler and Matthew Schaefer.NCAA Approves New Rule Making CHL Players Eligible: What You Need To Know
Nov 7, 2024
The entire developmental landscape in hockey is about to undergo its most dramatic shift in the modern era. Thursday afternoon, the NCAA’s Division I council adopted rule changes that will allow athletes to retain eligibility even if they are involved with professional teams prior to enrollment. This decision is not final until the meeting is concluded, but this measure has already passed the vote.