The IIHF World Junior Championships are the antithesis of junior-aged hockey. Every year nations who’ve qualified send their best players under 20 years of age to the greatest stage to compete for a gold medal. The Red Deer Rebels have sent 36 players and goaltenders to compete for their nation […]
U20 World Junior Championships
World Junior Hero: Marek Schwarz
In a recent article looking back at Vancouver Giants World Junior tournaments, one player stood out above the rest. Marek Schwarz of the Czech Republic had one of the greatest goaltending performances in 2005, leading his team to a bronze medal with a win over the host USA. Looking […]
Wheat Kings star makes Team Canada
From the second that Braden Schneider could walk and even before that, he had a mini stick in his hands. When he was three-years-old, he did a year of figure skating. About 15 years later, he’s set to represent the country. Before we get to that, it’s time to […]
Ranking every Vancouver Giants performance at the World Juniors
Originally posted Dec 17, 2020. With the upcoming World Juniors scheduled to start in the next few weeks, it is time to look back at the Vancouver Giants’ performances at the tournament. Bowen Byram will represent the Giants at this year’s tournament. Byram should be a key defenceman for Canada […]
WHL official off to World Juniors
During the day, Kelsey Mahoney is a police officer in Winnipeg. Come night time, Mahoney is a high-level linesman who is getting set for his big break. Before we get to that, we’ll take a look at Mahoney’s journey, one that has taken him all across Canada. Growing up […]
15 WHLers Invited to Team Canada World Juniors Selection Camp
On Thursday, 15 WHLers were named to Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp roster. 2 goalies, 6 defenseman and 7 forwards will compete for a spot to join team Canada in Edmonton this coming December. The selection Camp starts November 16th and goes until December 13th in Red Deer, AB. Canada […]
Krebs aims to achieve Boxing Day dream
31 of the best junior hockey players in Canada are currently in Oakville as Hockey Canada has begun its process of naming a Canadian squad that will represent the country at the IIHF U20 World Junior Championships. The list of players looking to make the team include Alexis Lafreniere who […]
Wheat Kings Schneider aims to wear Canadian crest
When the calendar flips from November to December, it signifies that the holiday season is just around the corner. In the minds of many hockey fans, it also means that the U20 World Junior Championship is right around the corner. In just three weeks’ time, the Canadian junior men’s national […]
8 WHLers named to Canada’s World Junior roster
Hockey Canada released the 31-player roster for their selection camp set to begin next Monday in Oakville, Ontario. Of the 31 players on the roster, the following eight players were selected from the WHL. Invitees Joel Hofer, Portland Winterhawks From Winnipeg, Manitoba, the 2000-born goaltender is in his third full […]
Scott strengthened by previous championship experience
Ian Scott knows what heartbreak and the thrill of victory feels like on some of the biggest stages. He hopes to lean on those experiences this spring with the Prince Albert Raiders.