You are here
Home > Posts tagged "2017 IIHF World Junior Championships"

Team USA Strikes Gold in Montreal

Montreal - - Team USA defeated Canada, 5-4 in the shootout to win gold at the 2017 World Junior Championships. Here's a few interviews after the game: Jack Roslovic  - Adam Fox: photo by Sportsology

Adam Huska – – Played Great Under Duress

Montreal – Adam Huska was one of the best goalies at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championships. The biggest problem he faced was having no help in front of him. There’s one thing having a goalie “stand on his head”, but in order for that to happen he has to

Carter Hart – – Bailed Out Canada

Montreal - - Canada's Connor Ingram ended last game in net ranked ninth in save percentage in the tournament. Team Canada decided to go with him again and saw Sweden score two early goals (on just three shots). When Carter Hart came into the game to replace him, trailing 2-0, he hadn’t

Jesper Mattila – – A Versatile Defenseman

Montreal - - Jesper Mattila is a Finnish defenseman who happens to have a twin brother, his name is Julius. They both played for the U20 squad who will be returning next year after beating Latvia in the relegation round. At 6-0, 185 pounds he’s already got nice size and strength

Eeli Tolvanen – – A Cool Customer

Montreal - - Eeli Tolvanen had a coming out party last year in the U18’s. In North Dakota he managed to get seven goals and nine points in seven games. His team eventually won gold and there was a lot of talk about where he might place in the 2017

Top