After cruising their way to the Semi-Finals with an undefeated record, Team Sweden was handed their first loss of the tournament by Team Russia on Saturday, in what was undoubtedly the most action-packed game of the tournament. The team will not be given a chance to win their first gold […]
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Kazakhstan beats Germans 4-1, forces third relegation game.
Nothing good comes easy, just ask Team Germany whose 4-1 loss to Kazakhstan means a third and final game to decide who stays, and who goes. After a 4-0 victory over Kazakhstan on Thursday, the Germans had a significant advantage heading into today’s game against their opponents. Now, it’s for […]
2020 IIHF WJC: Semi-Final Preview – Sweden vs Russia
Sweden rolled over the Czech Republic with a score of 5-0 as they eliminated the host nation and moved on to the semi-finals with ease. The Swedes are now 5-0-0-0 at the 2020 World Juniors but are about to take on their toughest matchup yet. Team Russia has been a […]
US tournament comes to an end at the hands of Finland
Something’s got to give for the US going forward. Dominating the tournament in the earlier parts of the decade and a gold against Canada in the shootout in 2017. The Americans fell to the Finns in a tight 1-0 game. Did it come down to a hot goalie? Absolutely. But […]
WJC Relegation Game 1: Germans Dominate as Kazakh Attack Goes Flat
What a difference a week makes. 7 days ago, Team Kazakhstan was locked in a 1-1 draw with Slovakia late in the 3rd period at Werk Arena, seemingly poised to win a round-robin game and potentially earn a quarterfinal bid at the World Juniors. Kazakhstan would go on to lose […]
Hugo Alnefelt records shutout in Team Sweden Quarter-Final win over the Czech Republic
Hugo Alnefelt was the backbone of a 5-0 Team Sweden victory over the Czech Republic that has sent the team to a semi-final matchup against the Russians. We already knew the formula for Team Sweden to have success in the elimination rounds of the World Juniors. They needed to be […]
Switzerland Falls To Russia In The Quarterfinals, 1-3
Switzerland exits the run for the podium as they lose to Russia 1 to 3. The Swiss took 15 shots on goal while Russia posted 36 shots on goal. It seemed the Swiss had a good chance at a run for a podium spot, but alas the Russians came in […]
IIHF World Junior Championships: Czech Republic Shutout by Sweden To End Tournament
After two straight losses against the top teams in Group B to finish the preliminary round at the World Junior Championships. The host Czech Republic prepared for a win or go home quarterfinal matchup against Group A winners Sweden at Ostravar Arena. Anaheim Ducks prospect Lukas Dostal returned between the […]
Germany shuts out Kazakhstan in game 1 of relegation round
Game 1 of the relegation round is in the books, and Team Germany is a whole heck of a lot closer to staying in the tournament’s top division after a 4-0 victory over Kazakhstan. The opening 20 minutes of Saturday’s contest was a rather sluggish affair, thanks in part to […]
Canada dominates Slovakia in quarterfinals
A win really wasn’t ever in question.
WJC QF | Russia (3) – Switzerland (1)
Russia (2-0-0-2) @ Switzerland (3-0-0-1) Throw the group stage out the window, the real World Junior Championship tournament starts today with the quarterfinals. Russia finished a very tough Group B with 2 wins and 2 losses. It was really a roller coaster group for the Russians who started it with […]
2020 IIHF WJC: Quarter Final Preview – Sweden vs. Czech Republic
The preliminary round of the World Juniors is over. Now, fans around the world are about to endure some of the most exciting times of fandom that hockey has to offer as teams enter the single-elimination rounds of the tournament. First up for Team Sweden is a date with the […]
Team Sweden NHL Prospects to watch at 2020 IIHF WJC: Forward Edition
Sweden’s roster at the 2020 World Junior Championship has its fair share of recent NHL Draft picks and prospects that NHL teams can’t wait to see come up the pipeline. The World Juniors provides the best chance for fans to see their favorite team’s top prospects perform on the world […]
WJC Relegation Series Preview: Are Germany and Kazakhstan Really the 2 Worst Teams?
There aren’t many voices calling for more nations at the World Juniors. After the 2020 tournament, though, such chatter could very well begin. In fact, you can make a case that the 2020 relegation playoff involves its strongest pair of teams seen in years. Germany has built an impressive U20 […]
Switzerland Defeats Finland 5-2, Finishes 2nd in Group A
Switzerland closes out the round robin preliminary portion of the tournament with a win against Finland. The final score was 5-2, as the Swiss posted 22 shots on goal versus Finland’s 38 shots on goal. Switzerland wins a huge final game against the defending championship team Finland and improves to […]
IIHF World Junior Championships: Czech Republic Scores Twice in Lopsided Loss To Canada
After taking a top Team USA to overtime yesterday afternoon, the World Junior Championship host Czech Republic readied for what would be another tough game against Group B leader Canada. Czech head coach Vaclav Varada had some lineup adjustments to make once again as the team got word the star […]
WJC | Russia (6) – Germany (1)
Russia (1-0-0-2) @ Germany (1-0-0-2) Both teams fighting for their tournament lives, a win sends you to the elimination round while a regulation loss sends you to the relegation round. There is no room for error anymore, as Yaroslav Askarov would get the start for the Russians. A very high-pressure […]
Team Sweden continues history as they remain undeafeted to claim 52nd straight round-robin win
Team Sweden has once again gone undefeated in the preliminary round of the World Junior Championship for the 13th year in a row. It’s a remarkable run for the Swedes, but they are going to be looking for more than just a successful round-robin at the 2020 World Juniors and […]
Canada crushes hosts to secure top spot in Group B
A date with the Slovaks has been set.
Germany loses 6-1 to Russians, set to play in relegation round
Just as they had entered the tournament, Team Germany finished off their preliminary round against another tough team in Group B when they played the Russians on Tuesday morning. Kirill Marchenko kicked things off with two first-period goals and his Russian squad never looked back. Though Germany was down just […]
