Canada Beats Sweden, Gets Re-Match with USA Marcy Di Michele | January 4, 2017 After the dandy of a game that the Russians and Americans provided us in the first semifinal, we wondered if Canada and Sweden would be able to match it. Though…
Instant Classic Between the USA and Russia Marcy Di Michele | January 4, 2017 The Americans record against Russia in the knock-out round was 0-7 going into their semifinal match-up. The US was also facing the daunting task of beating the same team twice…
Does Canada Have a Chance? Marcy Di Michele | January 3, 2017 If Canada had any semblance of goaltending, the game (or least the score) against the Czech Republic wouldn’t have been nearly as close as it was. Connor Ingram allowed three…
Is Sweden Unbeatable? Marcy Di Michele | January 3, 2017 When asked about the idea that Sweden was in the weaker group and had yet to face a high-quality opponent, coach Tomas Monten paid respect to his Slovakian counterpart, as well…
The Oilers and Ryan Murray Marcy Di Michele | January 2, 2017 Every player on the Columbus Blue Jackets is riding high at the moment. They’ve won 15 straight games, and aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. One player in particular…
World Juniors Quarter-Final Preview From Montreal Marcy Di Michele | January 1, 2017 The group stage is done, the quarter-finals are ahead. Here’s a look at the match-ups taking place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, including predictions. Be sure to head down…
World Juniors Round-Up: Biggest Group A Stories Marcy Di Michele | January 1, 2017 Now that the group stage is officially behind us, the next round is coming into focus. Sweden ran away with group A, but the rest of the rankings were hotly…
Is Denmark a Dark Horse? Marcy Di Michele | December 30, 2016 Denmark’s victory celebration has now become the stuff of legends. But even more remarkable than the celebrating is the fact they’ve won two games, and sit in a fantastic position in group…
Finland on the Brink of History Marcy Di Michele | December 30, 2016 In last year’s World Junior Hockey Championship, three Finnish stars combined for 44 points to propel their country to a gold medal. Perhaps no one realised just how important those…
Why Sweden Can Win it All Marcy Di Michele | December 29, 2016 It’s hard to call Sweden a dark horse considering all the talent they boast, but the Swedes are getting less attention than the big dogs over in group B. Add…
At the World Juniors: Group A Up for Grabs? Marcy Di Michele | December 28, 2016 Sweden is among the favourites to win gold at this year’s World Junior Hockey Championship, and an easy pick to top their group. The Swedes ran roughshod over Denmark in their…
The Oilers & Mathew Barzal Marcy Di Michele | December 27, 2016 Hindsight is always 20/20, especially when you didn’t like the move to begin with. Oilers fans haven’t forgotten the 2015 draft, and it’s not just because of Connor McDavid. The…
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