Canada-U.S. showdown puts top draft prospects in spotlight
It will be hard to overlook the head-to-head battle between the likely top two picks in the NHL draft when Canada faces the United States at the world junior championship. Debate has raged for at least...
View ArticleCanada’s firepower proves to be too much for Denmark in 8-0 blowout
Connor McDavid had a couple of impressive assists and a highlight-reel goal. And that was just one part of Canada’s domination. Led by McDavid and captain Curtis Lazar, Canada overwhelmed Denmark with...
View ArticleFans cheer as Canada advances to World Juniors semifinals
Hockey fans were loud and proud as Canada shut out Denmark 8-0 to advance to the World Junior Hockey Championship semifinals. CityNews reporter Natalie Duddridge was there.
View ArticlePetan has hat trick as Canada beats Slovakia at World Juniors
Canada didn’t roll over Slovakia, and that might be the best thing to happen to this team at the world junior championship. Facing adversity and nervous tension for the first time all tournament,...
View ArticleMorning Webcast: Canada advances to gold-medal game, anti-gridlock blitz...
Canada beats Slovakia at World Juniors with Petan hat trick. Anti-gridlock blitz starts on busy downtown streets. And cold and snow to usher in the work week.
View ArticleCanada hangs on to beat Russia, end world junior gold-medal drought
Canada’s gold-medal drought at the world junior championship is over, but the final step wasn’t easy. After building a four-goal lead, Canada held on through a thrilling and nerve-wracking third...
View ArticleFans go wild as Team Canada wins gold at World Juniors
Fans erupted in cheers when Team Canada came out triumphant after a nail-biting third period at the World Junior Hockey Championship. CityNews reporter Anna Vlachos was with them.
View ArticleMorning Webcast: Canada beats Russia to claim gold, Wynne meets Harper
Canada won gold against Russia at the World Juniors on Monday. Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in Toronto ahead of the game.
View ArticleEntertainment City: Canadian celebrities react to Canada’s win at World Juniors
Canadian celebrities react to Canada’s gold win over Russia at the World Juniors. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively welcome their first child, plus Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden are married. Also, Halle...
View ArticleCanada’s offence disappears when needed most at world juniors
There is no question that this was not an elite edition of Team Canada at the world juniors, or that they didn’t have their hands full with a Finnish team that was every bit their equal — maybe even...
View ArticleCanada beats Russia for gold at world juniors
Canada is golden again at the world junior hockey championship. Akil Thomas scored with 3:58 left in the third period to cap a furious comeback and secure a 4-3 victory for the country’s 18th title at...
View ArticleCanada hunts for gold after passing every ‘test’ at world juniors with ease
We keep saying it, as the 2021 world junior hockey championship grinds lopsidedly towards its conclusion. “THIS will be a true test for Canada.” And when we smoke Finland by three goals we point to...
View ArticleUnited States forfeits World Juniors game vs. Switzerland due to two positive...
Defending champion United States forfeited Tuesday’s game against Switzerland at the world junior men’s hockey championship because two players tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The American team...
View ArticleU.S. forfeits World Juniors game vs. Switzerland due to positive COVID-19 tests
The IIHF announced the United States has forfeited its game Tuesday against Switzerland at the World Junior Championship in Edmonton due to a mandated team quarantine after two players tested positive...
View ArticleIIHF cancels remainder of 2022 world juniors due to COVID-19
The International Ice Hockey Federation has cancelled the remainder of the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship because of rising cases of COVID-19, the federation announced on Wednesday. The...
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