2021 World Juniors
Previewing and recapping the annual IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, with a focus on the performance of the Montreal Canadiens prospects taking part.
WJC: Slovakia vs. Canada — Game thread & lineups
Having possibly already done enough to make the quarterfinals, Slovakia looks to hold its ground versus Canada.
World Juniors 2021 schedule: December 27
Everything you need to know about the tournament’s third day.
WJC: Americans respond with big win
USA bounces back from their loss to Russia.
WJC: Germany outmatched vs. Canada
The shorthanded Germans struggled against the defending champions.
WJC: USA vs. Austria — Game thread & lineups
Team USA fumbled its way through its opening match, and looks to clean up its act on Day 2.
WJC: Feisty Czechs no match for the Swedish powerhouse
The Czechs started off well versus a rusty squad, but the rout was on once Sweden founds its legs.
WJC: Germany vs. Canada — Game thread & lineups
Canada begins its gold medal defence versus a weary Team Germany.
World Juniors 2021 schedule: December 26
Canada makes their tournament debut on Saturday.
WJC: Strong second period leads to Russian victory
Three goals in the second frame chased Spencer Knight from the game.
WJC: Russia vs. USA — Game thread & lineups
The opening day of action concludes with a major matchup.
World Juniors 2021 schedule: December 25
Everything you need to know about the tournament’s first day.
Habsent Minded: The 2021 World Junior Hockey Championships preview series
The most joyful tournament of the year starts on Christmas Day.
WJC: Team Germany preview & roster
With a roster decimated by COVID-19, the Germans are happy there is no relegation this year.
WJC: The 2021 NHL Draft-eligibles to watch
Do you remember how well you knew about players like Lucas Raymond and Tim Stützle exactly one year ago today? Now it’s time to go gem-searching again.
WJC: Team Slovakia preview & roster
The Slovaks may use this year to look at their younger players.
What to expect from Habs prospects at the World Juniors
A handful of Habs prospects will each have a chance at a gold medal at this year’s tournament in Edmonton
WJC: Team Switzerland preview & roster
Switzerland should thank their lucky stars that there is no relegation battle this year.
WJC: Team Austria preview & roster
Marco Rossi and co. head to Edmonton as serious underdogs.
WJC: Team Czech Republic preview & roster
Could an unenticing Czech roster surprise the hockey world?
WJC: Team Sweden preview & roster
Sweden has been ravaged from top to bottom by COVID-19, but they could still have a shot at gold.
WJC: Team Russia preview & roster
The collective effort will have to be strong if Russia wants to go as far as last year.
WJC: Team Finland preview & roster
Finland bring’s a hard-working group to Edmonton, with a few forwards expected to carry the offence.
WJC: Team USA preview and roster
Once again the American roster is laden with talent, can they turn that into a place on the podium in Alberta?
WJC: Team Canada preview & roster
With this roster, there’s a pretty good chance that the defending champs will hold on to their title.
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2021 World Juniors
All the stories from the 2021 edition of the IIHF’s men’s international under-20 tournament.
Kaiden Guhle named to Canada’s World Junior team
The Canadiens prospect is one of eight defencemen on the roster.
Frozen Frames: Alexander Romanov proved his NHL readiness at 2020 World Juniors
The defenceman brought a different game to this year’s event, and it was instrumental in Russia’s silver-medal run.
Grading the Canadiens prospects’ WJC performances
One player stood out from the pack in the annual internatioal under-20 tournament.
Habs prospect performances at the 2020 World Juniors
Daily updates on how the Habs prospects are faring in the Czech Republic.
WJC: Canada storms back to win Gold
Golden goal was Steenbergen’s first goal of the tournament.
WJC Gold Medal Game: Canada vs. Russia — Game thread & lineups
Things didn’t go Canada’s when these teams first met this year. Today they’ll be working to achieve a different fate.
WJC Bronze Medal Game: Sweden vs. Finland — Game thread & lineups
Both countries had their sights set on gold, but now they need to readjust.