2026 World Junior Championship Semi-Finals Preview
After an action-packed quarterfinal Friday that saw the hometown Americans sent home, the Semi-Finals are set for the 2026 World Junior Championship. Sweden and Finland are up first at 4:30…
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5 Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Junior Championship
The World Junior Championship is my favourite part of the hockey season. In just a short two and a half weeks, some of the best prospects in the world fight…
2026 World Junior Championship Award Contenders
After the gold medal has been handed out and the winning team has had time to celebrate, the IIHF directorate concludes the World Junior Championship by announcing its selections for…
Breakout & Sleeper Prospects at the 2026 World Juniors
The 2026 World Junior Championship marks the 50th anniversary of the tournament. Beginning as a way to capitalize on the growing global talent base, the invitational tournament became one of…
3 Saskatoon Blades Competing for Germany at the 2026 World Juniors
The World Junior Championship is a short tournament, so any advantage can be the difference between competing for a medal and going home early. One of the easiest ways to…
Senators Prospect Report: Midseason College Check-In
The first half of the college calendar is over. All but two NCAA programs wrapped up their semesters on Dec. 14, with only Omaha and Augustana scheduled to play on…
2026 World Junior Championship Pre-Tournament Preview & Schedule
The World Junior Championship always starts on Dec. 26, and the 2026 tournament in Minneapolis and St. Paul is no exception, with Slovakia and Sweden set to break the ice…
Senators Prospect Logan Hensler Is Primed for a Big Role at World Juniors
Despite having a stronger prospect pool than they’ve had in years, the Ottawa Senators only have one prospect heading to the 2026 World Junior Championship later this month. Part of…
Senators Were Still Right to Trade Jakob Chychrun
Jakob Chychrun is having a career year with the Washington Capitals this season. As of Dec. 3, he is on pace to reach 30 goals and 69 points, shattering his…
Guide to the 2026 World Junior Championship
With December here, it’s time to look ahead to the next big event on the hockey calendar, the 2026 World Junior Championship. Last year, the United States took home their…