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In the most hyped game of the #WJC2013 thus far, Canada defeated Russia 4-1. By winning, they went undefeated in the preliminary round to win their Group. The Canadians earned a bye into the semifinals where they’ll await the USA/Czech … Continue reading →

Here are the highlights of this morning’s Canadian 2-1 victory over Team USA in #WJC2013 Group play. Correcting something I wrote really early following the live viewing, Islander prospect Ryan Strome didn’t score on a wrap around. Rather a tip … Continue reading →

A great rivalry was renewed with Team USA and Team Canada taking the ice in Russia for their Group match at Ufa Arena. Canada prevailed 2-1. They scored both goals in a dominant first. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins notched his third of … Continue reading →

Here’s Canadian forward Anthony Camara’s freight train on poor Slovak Patrik Luza. Camara was assessed a charging major and game misconduct. On second thought, he never left his feet. He caught Luza in a vulnerable position. Hopefully, he’ll be alright.

In their second Group match, Canada defeated Slovakia 6-3. They overcame a pair of two-goal deficits. Undisciplined penalties put them behind. The Slovaks cashed in on two five-on-three’s. After receiving a check to the head from ejected Canadian forward J.C. … Continue reading →

During today’s Canadian 6-3 comeback win over Slovakia, forward J.C. Lipon was ejected for a head shot that made contact with Tomas Mikus. He caught Mikus on the forecheck with a shoulder hit. Ironically, Mikus scored the Slovak’s second goal on the … Continue reading →

( Yesterday, Team USA defeated Germany 8-0 in their first Preliminary match. Alex Galchenyuk (Habs) was selected as the Star Of The Game with a three point effort (1-2-3). He set up linemates Sean Kuraly and Reilly Barber for markers and tallied his first … Continue reading →

Day One of the WJC2013 produced a predictable blowout and one unpredictable squeaker. We’ll start with Canada who rolled to a 9-3 win over Germany. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had five points (1-4-5) in his Canadian debut as captain. He and gifted … Continue reading →

The World Junior Championship finally gets going tomorrow in Moscow with Canada facing off against Germany at 4 AM on Boxing Day. For Canadians, it’s a holiday celebration following Christmas. You know some of the diehards will set the alarm … Continue reading →

Earlier today, the IIHF ruled on Canadian forward Boone Jenner’s late hit that knocked Sweden’s Jesper Pettersson from the WJC 2013 tournament. Jenner has been suspended three games for this hit that caused Pettersson to suffer a broken wrist and shoulder dislocation. … Continue reading →