2001 IIHF World Junior Championship

Breaking News

BR002: Canada's National Junior Team had an off day on Monday, as it prepares for the beginning of the medal round on Tuesday, January 2nd. Canada will face the US at 6:30, local time in a new venue, the home arena of the Soviet Wings. » more

BR001: Christmas holidays are a little different for Canada's National Junior Team. On December 23rd, the team skated in the morning and then experienced a grand old Canadian tradition : a shinny game on an outdoor rink near the hotel where the team was staying. Players and staff took part in the game and, as the tradition requires, it was followed by a hot chocolate for everyone. » more

Pre-Tournament News

PRE003: After a big win against Sweden on Wednesday evening, the coaches didn't let the players rest on their laurels, putting them through their paces for no less than two hours in the morning. » more

PRE002: Finally a game day for Canada's National Junior Team. Canada faced Sweden in its first exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Väsby Ishall in Väsby, Sweden. » more

PRE001: It has been quite a hectic 48 hours for Canada's National Junior Team. It may have been two days, but with a flight right in the middle, it sure seemed like one very long day. » more

 Selection Camp News

SC003: It's time to decide for the coaching staff. The first decisions must be made for early Saturday morning as five players will be returned to their junior clubs or university. » more

SC002: Day 2 of Canada's National Junior Team's Selection Camp has come and gone as 34 of Canada's best young hockey players vye for one of the 22 spots on the 2001 National Junior Team. » more

SC001: Canada's National Junior Team assembled in North York, ON for the first day of Selection Camp Wednesday. The players arrived from throughout the country, excited about the opportunity to represent their country. » more