Junior Hockey

'Big blow': Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer ruled out of world juniors

OTTAWA — Matthew Schaefer has dealt with adversity and heartache throughout his young life. One of the top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft must now overcome yet another hurdle.

Dec 28, 2024 11:14 AM Read more >

'Devastating': Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors

OTTAWA — Dave Cameron stepped in front of the microphones and tried to spin what had just unfolded. A parade of Canadian players followed their head coach, toeing the company line after a jaw-dropping loss at the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 28, 2024 6:38 AM Read more >

Latvia stuns Canada in world junior hockey, winning 3-2 on lone shootout goal

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Eriks Mateiko scored the lone goal of a shootout in the eighth round to give Latvia a 3-2 victory over Canada on Friday night in the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 27, 2024 10:03 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Brown paces Pats to 7-3 win over Wheat Kings

BRANDON, Man. — Caden Brown scored twice and Tye Spencer had a goal and assist as the visiting Regina Pats beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 7-3 in Western Hockey League action on Friday at Westoba Place.

Dec 27, 2024 9:55 PM Read more >

McKenna scores, George perfect as Canada tops Finland 4-0 in world junior opener

OTTAWA — Gavin McKenna used to gather around the television with his family on Boxing Day. Carter George did the same thousands of kilometres away. Both dreamt of pulling on the red Maple Leaf at the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 27, 2024 4:18 AM Read more >

Cole Hutson has 5 assists, defending champion US routs Germany 10-4 in world junior hockey opener

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson had five assists to help the United States open its world junior hockey title defense with a 10-4 victory over Germany on Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre.

Dec 26, 2024 7:07 PM Read more >

Hutson has five assists, defending champ U.S. routs Germany 10-4 at world juniors

OTTAWA — Defenceman Cole Hutson had five assists as United States opened defence of its gold medal with a resounding 10-4 win over Germany on Thursday as the 2025 world junior hockey championship got underway.

Dec 26, 2024 4:33 PM Read more >

Canadian world junior goalie Carter George uses music to drown out pressure

TORONTO — Carter George has a one-song soundtrack playing in his head. Over and over. The tune could be country, rap, rock or something entirely different — the goaltender doesn't discriminate.

Dec 25, 2024 2:56 PM Read more >

McKenna to Martone: 10 players to watch at the world junior hockey championship

The world junior hockey championship has produced memorable moments and breathtaking performances.

Dec 24, 2024 8:27 AM Read more >

'Make dreams become reality': Canada set to begin world junior quest on home soil

Easton Cowan watched Canada's chances crumble in an instant.

Dec 23, 2024 8:10 AM Read more >