THN.com World Junior Championship Central
2009-01-05 12:35:00
Welcome to THN.com's World Junior Championship page. Here you can check out the tournament schedule, team rosters, standings and follow the players everyone is keeping an eye on, with a special focus on the returning champions from Canada.
John Tavares and Victor Hedman will be the focal point for many observers as the two battle over who will be the top pick at the NHL Entry Draft in June this summer. James van Riemsdyk of the U.S., who was taken No. 2 overall behind Patrick Kane in 2007, will also be expected to be a key player as a strong American squad aims to return to the medals and win their second gold medal in WJC history.
Can the Canucks win their fifth straight? Will the loaded Swedes or Americans upset the Red and White on their home turf? Do the Russians have what it takes to matchup? Will the Finns, Czechs or Slovaks surprise?
Sit back and strap in.
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“I think when you’re at home the first two games, sometimes you get a little bit too comfortable at home. Then you come on the road, maybe it’s like a rude awakening…We’ve had three series to figure that out, learn it. We definitely want to be better (Monday), especially in the first game on the road.”
- Chicago's Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks are 0-3 in Game 3s this playoff.
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