David OConnor Coming into the 2013 World Junior Championship, goaltending was Canada’s biggest question mark. It appears the problem has now been solved.
Malcolm Subban has stepped up to the plate for his country, and his country has never been more proud of him.
The 2013 World Junior Hockey Championship is just a few days old, but it’s already obvious that physicality will not win this tournament. Through Canada’s first two games, it became clear that playing physical does not bode well for success.
As Christmas approaches, Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr have written a letter to hockey fans everywhere. In it, they’d like to explain their holiday plans. They also discuss their desires and wishes for you and your family.
Rise and shine, Canada. Given the defensive talent on this team, Team Canada should be worth getting up bright and early for. Let’s take a look at Canada’s defencemen and goaltenders in the second article of a two-part series.
Rise and shine, Canada. Given the offensive talent on this team, they should be worth getting up bright and early for. Let’s take a look at Canada’s forwards in the first article of a two-part series.
Belligerence. Pugnacity. Truculence. They’re what Brian Burke seeks in a hockey player. In Tyler Biggs, a first-round selection of the Leafs in 2011, all three can be found.
Social media is a powerful tool these days. With the World Juniors coming up, expand your Twitter expertise by following many of Canada’s young stars. Check out this directory containing loads of links to get you on your way.
Selection camp will be intense, and every player there knows it. But for the Canadian goaltenders, they’ll face incredibly tough tests in both camp and the tournament itself.
First up is making the team.
Nepotism screams aloud at Ryan Murphy. Will Steve Spott being Canada’s head coach guarantee him a spot on the final roster, or is he actually deserving?
Matt Buckles leads the way among the OJHL’s draft-eligibles this season. The St. Michael’s Buzzers forward is the league’s top prospect on most draft rankings.
Just because the National Hockey League’s locked out doesn’t mean there isn’t another NHL Draft coming up next June. Here’s The Hockey Writers’ first mock draft of the season.
It’s not uncommon for hockey players to excel in multiple sports. For Kyle Pereira, he’s taking the road from the OHL to pro lacrosse.