WorldJuniors

2019 World Junior Championship Group B Preview

Many anticipate Jack Hughes of the United States being the most-watched player at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.

2019 World Junior Championship Group A Preview

Canada coach Tim Hunter is looking for one attribute more than any other as his team prepares for the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Top 3 Players By Team At 2019 World Junior Championship

There are a lot of players to follow annually at the WJC and to get you prepared for this event, Sportsnet junior hockey and NHL Draft insider Sam Cosentino gives you three players to focus on for each team in the tournament.

Canadian Teams' Prospects At 2019 World Juniors

So if you're more interested in keeping tabs on players who may one day wear the jersey of your favourite NHL team, here's a brief rundown of who to watch for, and what you may see from them.

Embracing The Challenge Is Nothing New To Tim Hunter

On a level ice surface, Canada should beat nearly everyone at hockey. This is what makes coaching Team Canada at a world junior championship, played in Canada, almost thankless.

Better Now Than Later. Canada Drops Final Exhibition Game

It's a feeling Canada hopes not to experience again for the rest of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.

U.S. Looks Solid In Final Tune-Up

Oliver Wahlstrom scored twice less than four minutes into the game as the United States went on to down the Czech Republic 6-2 on Saturday in an exhibition tune-up ahead of the world junior hockey championship.

IIHF - Home 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship

IIHF - Home 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship

Jack Hughes Is Worth Watching at WJHC

A player who has dominated at every level, consensus 2019 No. 1 Jack Hughes has NHL scouts drooling. This is how he became a potential generational talent.

The Swiss Miss. Czech Republic Gets OT Winner

David Kvasnicka scored 52 seconds into overtime as the Czech Republic beat Switzerland 2-1 on Wednesday in the opening game of the 2019 world junior hockey championship.

WJHC Team Overviews

We're ready to roll in Vancouver and Victoria

Oh Slo Close. U.S. Hangs On To Top Slovakia 2-1

“#TeamUSA opens up #WorldJuniors preliminary round play with a 2-1 victory over Slovakia! Evan Barratt, named U.S. Player of the Game, had the game-winning goal in the third period. #USAWJC🇺🇸”

15-2, 15-4, And The Danes Don't Score. Well, Almost.....

Team Canada looked nothing like the nervy, erratic side that laboured through three pre-tournament games last week, as the Canadians rollicked Denmark 14-0 to open the World Junior Championship on Wednesday.

Canadians Off To A Stellar Start At World Juniors

Team Canada looked like the antithesis of the nervy, erratic side that laboured through three pre-tournament games last week, as the Canadians rollicked Denmark 14-0 to open the World Junior Championship on Wednesday.

How Swede It Is. Power Play Sinks Finns, As Prelim Winning Streak Hits 45 Games

Brannstrom scores twice with man advantage in win

All In The Family

Blood and marital ties between WJC and women’s game

Trusting Mr. X.......DiPietro To Lead The Way For Canadians

Michael DiPietro says that he is not superstitious.Doesn’t talk to his posts. Doesn’t have a pair of lucky socks or underwear. Doesn’t bow to the hockey gods like Carter Hart famo…

Looking To The Future

Wednesday ahead of Team Canada’s first game of the tournament, the concourse outside Rogers Arena was packed with red jerseys and toques.

Swedes Continue Winning Ways With Victory Over Slovakia

Second win for Sweden, round-robin streak continues

Danes Outshoot Russia, But Still Come Up Empty

Different Danish team shows up, had chances

They Only Ask How Many. Close Game, But Canada Comes Out On Top

Swiss impressive but lose second

PK Killer For Russians Over Czechs

Czechs better 5-on-5, but lose 2-1

Survey Says.....

The Canadians faced a little adversity for the first time and didn't let bad habits seep in; Sweden's depth shows itself through two games; the Russians don't start the strongest, but history suggests they'll come around; and Kaapo Kakko looks very comfortable.

It's Only Natural. Farabee's Trick Powers U.S. Past Kazakhstan.

Joel Farabee posted a natural hat trick and the United States amassed eight total goals as they easily took down Kazakhstan at the World Junior Championship.