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World Junior Championships PRIMER: Everything you need to know!

The holiday season dawns, which means it’s time again to watch the future of the NHL battle it out for hockey supremacy! Here’s a rundown of everything you wanted to know about what to expect from this year’s World Junior Championship.

The Need To Knows

What is the WJC?

The World Junior Championship is an annual U20 men’s tournament that is often the best place to see up and coming talent before they’re drafted, or prospects shine like they’ve never shone before.

When is it?

The group stage starts today, December 26th, at 8am PT with Finland and Switzerland facing off. This goes until the 31st, after which the knockout round begins on the 2nd of January.

Why should I care?

Two words: Shane Wright.

Plus, they’re inoffensive hockey games in the middle of the afternoon right on boxing day/Dec 26th, usually with some form of drama added because teenagers don’t always play perfect hockey but certain nations really care about that. It’s also the first year in a good long while to bring back the Relegation Round!

Where can I watch it?

TSN, NHL Network, FuboTV

Who’s the current champs?

Canada!

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Group Previews

Group A – Somebody stop those mad Canucks!

Group B – America vs. Europe

The tourney begins bright and early at 8am PT on Monday, December 26th when Switzerland and Finland lock horns.

Good luck to everyone, and GO FOR GOLD!

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