Shane Wright
Game Day Preview: Team Canada Goes for Gold in Rematch Vs. Team Czechia
After all the upsets, the goals, and saves, it’s finally that time! Tonight at 6:30pm EST Team Canada will take on Team Czechia in a rematch for the gold medal! The last time these two sides met was in the opener, which saw Czechia victorious 5-2. Tonight Team Canada looks for revenge as the quest […]
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Game Day Preview: Team Canada Opens Knockout Round vs. Team Slovakia in Quarterfinal
It’s game day, Canada! Tonight at 6:30 pm EST, Team Canada will take on Team Slovakia in the quarterfinal of the World Juniors! Team Canada comes into tonight’s game after finishing second in Group A, while Team Slovakia finished third in Group B. The winner of this match will progress through to the next round, […]
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Owen Beck Officially Named to Team Canada Roster After Colton Dach Injury
Team Canada has officially announced that forward Owen Beck will join the roster! The 18-year-old forward was initially invited to camp but was one of the cuts that didn’t make the final roster. Owen is a versatile player that can play down the middle and on the wing. After being drafted in the 2nd-Round by […]
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Game Day Preview: Team Canada Prepares for a Big Test Vs. Sweden in New Year’s Eve Clash
Good Afternoon hockey fans! It’s the traditional New Year’s Eve game for Team Canada at the World Juniors! Tonight at 6:30 pm EST, Team Canada will take on Team Sweden in their last game of the preliminary round! Team Sweden currently leads Group A with a 2-1-0-0 record, while team Canada is third with a […]
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Vegas Knights Sign 2022 Draft Pick To Entry-Level Deal
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed their 2022 second-round pick (48th overall) Matyas Sapovaliv to a three-year entry-level contract worth $2.58 million, general manager Kelly McCrimmon confirmed Monday. The annual salary cap hit will be $860,000. Sapovaliv, an 18-year-old forward out of Czechia, is a member of the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL. So far […]
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Game Day Preview: Team Canada Looks to get Back on Track at the World Juniors Vs. Germany
After a disappointing opener for Team Canada on Monday night, the boys are finally back in action tonight Vs. Germany! Primed and ready for revenge, Team Canada looks to get back on track against a German side that’s also looking to do the same. Team Germany lost a close one in their opener yesterday 1-0 […]
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Seattle Kraken: Prospects at the World Junior Tournament (2023)
Seattle Kraken will be keeping a close eye on the 2023 World Junior tournament to help decide on what’s next for their first-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft, Shane Wright playing future. In total, Seattle will have three prospects in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Moncton, New Brunswick. Shane Wright Drafted in round one and […]
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Heave (The Game Tape) Away; Canada Loses 5-2 To Czechia
The last time the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship took place in Halifax was 20 years ago. Marc-Andre Fleury was a budding star between the pipes, and Jordin Tootoo quickly became a name that was known coast to coast across the country because of his physicality and high energy. A core memory for me during […]
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Game Day Preview: Team Canada Opens World Junior Campaign Vs. Czechia
It’s finally that time of year again! The Holiday season is in full stride, and the classic World Junior tournament is underway! Tonight at 6:30 EST, Team Canada will host Team Czechia to open up their campaign at this year’s tournament! The last time these two sides met was in the semi-final of the 2022 […]
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Draft Eligible Players to Watch for on Team Canada at This Year’s World Juniors
The most exciting thing about the annual World Junior tournament is watching all the young talent for the future of the sport. Most fans who tune into the World Junior tournament are NHL fans; fans of all teams watch the tournament, and it truly doesn’t matter who you support. Getting to see the big names […]
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