Showdown on NYE for the second consecutive year.

Well not a real shocker, Team USA (3-0) will meet Team Canada (3-0) tonight in what will no doubt be an epic showdown for the second consecutive year. Last year, the Americans led 3-0 before John Tavares brought Team Canada back to life with a hat-trick. Team Canada would eventually defeat Team USA 7-4, in stunning fashion. These long time rivals have had quite the WJC history; in 2007 both clubs met in the Semifinals, that contest went to a seven round shootout with Jonathan Toews scoring three times to give the Canadians a 2-1 (SO) victory. In 2004, Team USA roared back from being down 3-1 to tie it in the third frame. Patrick O'Sullivan recorded the go-ahead goal and the Americans captured their first gold medal.
Fast facts: Both teams have met 34 times since 1977, Canada holds a 26-5-3 advantage. Team USA Captain Derek Stepan has posted 8 points (3+5) through three games. 9 out of 13 USA forwards have scored a goal. Three players for Team Canada have 8 points: A. Pietrangelo (2+6), G. Bourque (3+5), J. Eberle (3+5). Brandon McMillan leads the Canadian effort with 4 goals in three games.
Action begins at 7:30 p.m. on the NHL Network in the states and TSN in Canada.

Five days of WJC action in the books

The 2010 edition of the IIHF World Junior Championship started off with a bang, as Team Canada roared out of the gate on Boxing Day; defeating Lativa 16-0. Team USA methodically dismantled Slovakia later that evening 7-3. Other scores from 12/26: Sweden 10- Czech Rep. 1, Russia 6- Austria 2.
On Sunday (12/27), Team USA lead by goaltender Jack Campbell shutout the Swiss 3-0. Sweden defeated Austria 7-3, Finland outlasted the Czech Rep. 4-3, and Slovakia took out their frustration on Lativa 8-3.
Team Canada returned to action on Monday (12/28), blanking the Swiss 6-0. Jordan Eberle led the way with 5 points (1+4). Later in Regina, Russia held on in a tight contest against Finland 2-0.
On Tuesday (12/29), the Czech squad defeated the Austrians 7-1. Team Sweden dispatched of Russia 4-1. Tournament heavyweights, Canada and USA both won maintaining their undefeated status (CAN 8- SVK 2, USA 12- LAT 1).
Team Finland returned to action on Wednesday (12/30), beating Austria 10-1. The Swiss team posted their first win of the tournament, defeating Lativa 7-5.

U.S. World Jr. Team shrinks to 24

USA Hockey cut four members of the 2010 World Jr. roster on Sunday, Dec. 20. Defensemen John Moore, Justin Faulk and forwards Vinny Saponari and David Wohlberg were sent home after the Jr. squad defeated the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux 4-2 in a tune-up contest. The final 22-man roster will be revealed on Wednesday, Dec. 23; after an exhibition game vs. the Czech Republic.

2011 Blog!

Welcome to the official 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship blog. The 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship will take place December 26 2010 - January 5 2011 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY and Dwyer Arena on the campus of Niagara University. Over the coming months, be sure to frequently check the official website of the tournament, buffaloworldjuniors.com for updated information and news content.

Welcome

Welcome to the official 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship blog. The 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship will take place December 26 2010 - January 5 2011 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY and Dwyer Arena on the campus of Niagara University. Over the coming months, be sure to frequently check the official website of the tournament, buffaloworldjuniors.com for updated information and news content.