Breaking: World Juniors to be resumed during summer

[ORRFForever]

Isn't it always, it's a material world sadly.

True.

Would I like an old time WJR's? Of course but it is what it is.

Just curious to see where it will be played.

 

[JackSlater]

They really should move the tournament around when it's in Canada to avoid further burning out the main hockey markets. Let places actually miss hosting the tournament in order to sustain long term interest. Quebec City could be great, and Saskatchewan would probably be good to go before too long even after hosting in 2010. Among smaller locations London and Halifax would sell out and provide a great atmosphere while giving a break to the big cities.

 

[ORRFForever]

Having said that, I am sure the IIHF and Hockey Canada will want to make $$$ - holding it in Quebec City / Montreal could work. Of course, Alberta is flush with cash and TSN will be there in August so that would also work.

Quoting myself...

I like Quebec City because they have a large arena and they'll want to show their Nordiques / hockey support. French Canadians are also quite good at supporting "one off" events <-- meant as a compliment.

As for the 2nd arena, TSN is going to want an arena where they can televise games but they won't need anything big. I'm sure there are many arenas around Montreal that will fill that need.

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I still think TSN will convince the IIHF to hold 2023 in Alberta. They'll say, "There is only 4 months between tournaments and we don't want to haul our stuff across the country, let alone across the world, so let's just hold it here."

Add the fact that Calgary is not too far away and Alberta is flush with cash, and the IIHF will see Alberta as a safe / easy option and agree.

 

[ORRFForever]

Going forward, assuming Canada gets the tournament 4 times a decade, one tournament should be held in Montreal, one in Toronto, one in Vancouver and one in a smaller location.

 

[jj cale]

They really should move the tournament around when it's in Canada to avoid further burning out the main hockey markets. Let places actually miss hosting the tournament in order to sustain long term interest. Quebec City could be great, and Saskatchewan would probably be good to go before too long even after hosting in 2010. Among smaller locations London and Halifax would sell out and provide a great atmosphere while giving a break to the big cities.

This would require some foresight and vision from Hockey Canada though, something they are entirely bereft of.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Going forward, assuming Canada gets the tournament 4 times a decade, one tournament should be held in Montreal, one in Toronto, one in Vancouver and one in a smaller location.

Should always be held in Canada. People actually show up to the games.

 

[ORRFForever]

Should always be held in Canada. People actually show up to the games.

I can live with that.

 

[ORRFForever]

IMO Edmonton and the province of Alberta need to be given the Russia treatment and have the tournament stripped from them over their handling of the debacle this past winter. There is no way that the tournament should have been cancelled. It was sheer incompetence on the part of the organizers that caused that to happen.

That's a bridge too far. Give them a chance to make it right in August and December 2022.

 

[centipede2233]

Is Russia banned from the august world juniors?

 

[ORRFForever]

Is Russia banned from the august world juniors?

Yes.

 

[centipede2233]

Yes.

Good. Now let’s revoke those Russian visa’s!

 

[Czechboy]

IMO Edmonton and the province of Alberta need to be given the Russia treatment and have the tournament stripped from them over their handling of the debacle this past winter. There is no way that the tournament should have been cancelled. It was sheer incompetence on the part of the organizers that caused that to happen.

It's weird I keep reading this...

At the exact same time the Spengler Cup was cancelled in Switzerland.
At the exact same time the Finnish Liiga had several teams in quarantine.
A few weeks later and the KHL cancelled the rest of their regular season and went straight to playoffs.

It wasn't just Canada cancelling things.

 

[ORRFForever]

It's weird I keep reading this...

At the exact same time the Spengler Cup was cancelled in Switzerland.
At the exact same time the Finnish Liiga had several teams in quarantine.
A few weeks later and the KHL cancelled the rest of their regular season and went straight to playoffs.

It wasn't just Canada cancelling things.

Good point. Well said.

 

[jj cale]

It's weird I keep reading this...

At the exact same time the Spengler Cup was cancelled in Switzerland.
At the exact same time the Finnish Liiga had several teams in quarantine.
A few weeks later and the KHL cancelled the rest of their regular season and went straight to playoffs.

It wasn't just Canada cancelling things.

You just know where that attitude comes from. Fans can be so downright petty on here.

 

[Jussi]

You just know where that attitude comes from. Fans can be so downright petty on here.

I have another word for them but I'll stick to "assclown" for now.

 

[ORRFForever]

Fans can be so downright petty here.

Ya think.

 

[ORRFForever]

OT...

I don't like the new changes at HF. Why did HF feel the need to fix what wasn't broken?

 

[Oleksiak]

They really should move the tournament around when it's in Canada to avoid further burning out the main hockey markets. Let places actually miss hosting the tournament in order to sustain long term interest. Quebec City could be great, and Saskatchewan would probably be good to go before too long even after hosting in 2010. Among smaller locations London and Halifax would sell out and provide a great atmosphere while giving a break to the big cities.

Pity Newfoundland doesn't have big enough arenas to host.

 

[JackSlater]

Pity Newfoundland doesn't have big enough arenas to host.

Newfoundland would be tremendous if the facilities were suitable. 7,000 seats max won't work unfortunately.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Latvia to replace Russia

 

[Jumptheshark]

Newfoundland would be tremendous if the facilities were suitable. 7,000 seats max won't work unfortunately.

Only in Canada cause of how much money is made at the games. In Europe 7k seating if fine

 

[Mr Buckles]

'Edmonton to host 2022 World Juniors in August'

In the video in the link above, O-Dog says player stats from last December will be wiped out (such as Bedard's 4 goal performance)...not sure how great of a source he is though.

 

[Czechboy]

All in Edmonton.

 

[Antiillafire]

All in Edmonton.

I’m glad, no more wacky Red Deer camera angles

 

[Czechboy]

I’m glad, no more wacky Red Deer camera angles

Your group got easier too... I don't like our chances of beating you guys at all!