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2022 World Junior Championship Preview: Team Czechia
Czechia has the potential to knock off some of the heavy hitters and snag a medal at the World Junior Championship. How far can they take it?
2022 World Junior Championship Preview: Team Latvia
Latvia enters the World Junior Championship with low expectations after taking over for Russia. Can they play spoiler along the way?
2022 World Junior Championship Preview: Team Slovakia
The Slovaks will be without the first two players taken at the recent NHL draft. That'll hurt, but it's a good opportunity for the nation to showcase its other talent at the World Junior Championship, too.
2022 World Junior Championship Preview: Switzerland
Can Switzerland take advantage of other teams missing high-quality players at the World Junior Championship?
2022 World Junior Championship Preview: Team Sweden
Sweden is always a contender at the World Junior Championship, even though they've struggled to get the deal done. Can they pull through this summer?
2022 World Junior Championship Preview: Austria
Austria is without many of its big stars for the upcoming World Junior Championship, but could this be an opportunity for some different players to stand up?
World Juniors: Breaking Down Canada's Roster
They're giving it another go in Edmonton and though the roster might not have all the stars, there's a ton of talent for the team that should be the favorite.
Hockey Canada Addresses Accusations Against 2002-03 World Junior Team
Hockey Canada issued a statement to address accusations of sexual assault against members of the 2002-03 World Junior team.
2023 World Junior Championships to be held in Halifax and Moncton
Reports indicate that the 2023 World Junior Championship will be held in Halifax and Moncton.
IIHF Officially Announces World Junior Championship Dates
The IIHF announced that the World Junior Championship will be played in Edmonton from Aug. 9-20.
Latvia to Fill Russia's Spot at 2022 World Junior Championship
Latvia will participate in the top U-20 World Junior Championship tournament this summer after Russia was expelled from the tournament due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Which City Should Host the 2023 World Junior Championship?
Russia was stripped of World Junior Championship hosting duties for December, leaving the tournament up for grabs. Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis take a look at some of the top destinations for the tournament to go.
CHL Cancels Canada–Russia Exhibition Series
The CHL's Canada-Russia series will not go on as planned in 2022, with the league cancelling the event amidst the ongoing Russian attack on Ukraine.
IIHF Bans Russia, Belarus from International Hockey Tournaments Until Further Notice
The IIHF announced on Monday evening that the federation has banned Russia and Belarus from international play until further notice.
Russia Stripped of 2023 World Junior Championship Hosting Duties
Russia has lost its hosting duties for the 2023 U-20 World Junior Championship, with no replacement named yet.
Swiss Ice Hockey Calls for Sanctions Against Russia, Belarus
Switzerland's hockey federation has called for sanctions to be placed against Russia and Belarus amidst the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
IIHF to Hold Meeting on Russia's Future at International Events
The IIHF will hold a meeting early next week to determine if any consequences will be levelled against Russia in the wake of their military attack against Ukraine. Russia is set to host the 2023 WJC and men's World Championship.
Will NHL Teams Send Top Prospects to Summer World Junior Championship?
The 2022 World Junior Championship will return to Canada in the summer in the weeks leading up to NHL training camp. Will teams elect to send their top prospects if they have a shot at making the big team?
How Do We Feel About An August World Juniors?
The news from the IIHF is intriguing, but what are the ramifications of the tournament? Our prospect expert dives in.
World Junior Championship to be Replayed in August
The IIHF has announced that the 2022 World Junior Championship will be completely replayed in August in Edmonton and Red Deer.
World Juniors Likely to be Rescheduled for August
IIHF president Luc Tardiff hinted that the 2022 World Junior Championship will "most likely" be rescheduled for August after the tournament was canceled back in December.
NHL Winners and Losers After the Christmas Break
Mike Stephens breaks down the winners and losers in the NHL from after the winter break, including stories from St. Louis, Edmonton and Red Deer.
Gouche Live: 1982 World Junior Championship Gold Medal Reunion
Gouche Live with guest host Peter Young chats with members of Canada's first championship team from the World Junior Championship and shows the only copy of the game to exist.
Russian World Junior Team Reportedly Kicked Off Return Flight by Police
According to multiple eyewitness reports, the Russian World Junior team was escorted off of their return flight home by police for refusing to comply with Air Canada's mask policy.