WJC 2013 World Junior Championships Thread

[chilly666]

all u.s. games will be streamed live on nhl.com (u.s. only) along with all tsn games being simulcast on nhl network as well

[BullyFan]

Question for you guys that watch a lot of OHL games, is anybody surprised that Nick Cousins wasn't even invited to camp?

I don't get to see much of him, but going off his stats, I woulda thought he woulda been at least invited. He has 50 points in 35 games (next highest for the greyhounds has 27, so it's not like he's riding shotgun to anybody) and is a plus 11 on a barely .500 team.

[chilly666]

Mark McNeill Named to Canada's WJC team as a replacement for injured Charles Hudon

[Killah_punk]

Hudon's worst day of his life.

McNeill's best day of his life.

[chilly666]

Boone Jenner's hit on Swedish player that sent him to hospital (Prelim game vs Sweden)

WJC - Boone Jenner Game misconduct on Pettersson....

Pettersson suffered a dislocated shoulder and fractured wrist (out for tourney)

[chilly666]

USA cut Brady Skjei and Stefan Matteau this morning to get down to 24...they have one more cut but are waiting on a medical evaluation before cutting that last defenseman. i know mike reilly is on the bubble, but don't know who the medical evaluation is for.

via McKenzie

USA release Brady Skjei (NYR), Stefan Matteau (NJD), waiting on condition of Connor Murphy, who took puck to neck, before cutting 1 more D.

Buffalo Sabres draft pick Jake McCabe will be USA's captain, while Seth Jones, Miller, Bardreau and Trouba will be alternates.

via Kevin Allen (USA Today)

[chilly666]

Drouin may be out for the 1st game and his tourney is also in question...was injured late in canada's practice today.

Jonathan Drouin suffered 'a mild charley horse' at practice; his status for the world jrs is now in doubt

Link

[frankie515]

Originally Posted by chilly666

Boone Jenner's hit on Swedish player that sent him to hospital (Prelim game vs Sweden)

WJC - Boone Jenner Game misconduct on Pettersson. Dec 22nd 2012 - YouTube

Pettersson suffered a dislocated shoulder and fractured wrist (out for tourney)

Thought the hit was late but its such a quick decision that Jenner needs to make in that situation. Tough call........

[chilly666]

Connor Murphy is healthy and will play for USA. Down to Windsor's Sieloff (Calgary) and BU's Grzelcyk (Boston) for final roster spot.

via Kevin Allen

[gdameo]

Anthony Camara Hit Patrik Luza - World Junior...

how the hell is this a game misconduct? there wasn't any original penalty until the ref realized that the guy is injured. This is a joke....100% clean. IMO

[Killah_punk]

Originally Posted by gdameo

Anthony Camara Hit Patrik Luza - World Junior Hockey Championship 2013 - YouTube

how the hell is this a game misconduct? there wasn't any original penalty until the ref realized that the guy is injured. This is a joke....100% clean. IMO

Beautiful hit, unfortunate buddy got injured but it looks like his head hits the ice hard, even with the helmet on.

As for Lipon that was a dumbass play and he got what he deserves going by IIHF rules. This guy should of never even made the team, there is a reason he isn't drafted and 19.

[Killah_punk]

Close game between US and Russia today. Both goalies were excellent. Nail has not impressed me at the international level.

Group A is pretty wide open right now. The Swiss have been playing well and the Czech's got a nice win against the Finns today.

[FistofFury]

It's too bad the kid was hurt even though it was his own fault. A big part of hockey's excitement comes from the fact that it is dangerous. If you want to skate around with your head down you'll eventually pay the price. He had a chance to chip the puck but he decided he'd hold on an extra second too long. Horeshi7 call by the refs way after the fact.

[frankie515]

Originally Posted by Killah_punk

Beautiful hit, unfortunate buddy got injured but it looks like his head hits the ice hard, even with the helmet on.

As for Lipon that was a dumbass play and he got what he deserves going by IIHF rules. This guy should of never even made the team, there is a reason he isn't drafted and 19.

Absolutely a clean hit! Hands and stick down. Game misconduct? C'mon!

[HordiBrusk29]

Neither hit was suspension worthy. Just an example of ***** European hockey rules at it's finest.