Players who made their team as under-ager but not at 19?

[mindfly]

Are there any examples of this throughout the history of the tournament?... Like made the team as 16-18 year old but not when it's "their" year, at 19 that is.

Or maybe you made the team as an 18 year old and played on the first line but then the progression wasn't there so you made the team the following year but played limited minutes

Seems like if you made the team as an under-ager you always play the following year(s) ?

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[86Habs]

Are there any examples of this throughout the history of the tournament?... Like made the team as 16-18 year old but not when it's "their" year, at 19 that is.

Or maybe you made the team as an 18 year old and played on the first line but then the progression wasn't there so you made the team the following year but played limited minutes

Seems like if you made the team as an under-ager you always play the following year(s) ?

Chris Bigras immediately comes to mind. I'm sure there are others.

 

[Joe Zanussi]

Alex Tuch this year, I think.

 

[Raging Bull]

For Canada anyways, it's happened very rarely. If you are eligible to return, and are released, no matter how you've progressed you are usually there.

 

[dmacgreg37]

For Canada anyways, it's happened very rarely. If you are eligible to return, and are released, no matter how you've progressed you are usually there.

Yup, pretty sure Bigras was the first skater to have this happen.

I know it has happened in net before - Brian Finley, I believe. Also, Leland Irving got cut after backing up Price.

 

[Zine]

Zykov and Koledov for Russia in recent years.

 

[JackSlater]

I can think of three for Canada...

2015 - Chris Bigras. Had a bad camp and got cut. Probably should have been on the team over Hicketts or Heatherington, but they won gold without him.

2008 - Leland Irving. Outplayed by better goaltenders in Bernier and Mason. Canada won without him.

1990 - Reggie Savage. Canada's second leading scorer at the 1989 tournament, but he regressed in 1990. The 1990 team struggled offensively but pulled out a lucky gold medal without him.

Yup, pretty sure Bigras was the first skater to have this happen.

I know it has happened in net before - Brian Finley, I believe. Also, Leland Irving got cut after backing up Price.

Finley was injured in 2001.

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Alex Tuch this year, I think.

This is correct.

 

[VictorLustig]

Pontus Ã…berg, he was injured in a pre-tournament game at 18. Didn't make the team at 19.

 

[romelson]

Johan Motin, Sweden

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Chris Bigras. Probably the 2nd best defenseman in junior hockey last year after DeAngelo but hey, Canada won gold without him so I wont even question the choice.

 

[kooma 13]

I think barkov? Since he played for florida.

EDIT: nvm, i think i misunderstood

 

[alko]

If my memory is good, MArek Hrivik (now at Rangers AHL farm team) played as a 17-years old. But the next season he was not welcome by the same coach.
But he played as a 19-years old boy again.

 

[PensBeerGeek]

Adam Erne played in 2014 but not 2015.

 

[MXD]

Adam Erne played in 2014 but not 2015.

Wasn't that due to a suspension?

 

[JJTT]

Saku Kinnunen for Finland last year

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I think Bobby Ryan back in 2007.

 

[Joe Zanussi]

Adam Erne played in 2014 but not 2015.

Has been a massively underwhelming player every game I've seen him play. I honestly dont think I've ever seen him play a good game.

 

[saintflannel]

Wasn't that due to a suspension?

I think you're referring to his hit on Drouin. He wasn't suspended for that.

 

[KlichkoBro*]

Ryan Collins also played last year for the team USA and got cut off this year.

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Ryan Collins also played last year for the team USA and got cut off this year.

Yes. I should know that, considering he plays for the University of Minnesota and I have season tickets to them... (Facepalm)

 

[Westcoasthabsfan]

Chris Bigras. Probably the 2nd best defenseman in junior hockey last year after DeAngelo but hey, Canada won gold without him so I wont even question the choice.

Just because you are the best player at a position doesnt automatically mean you are a lock for the WJ team....its chemistry among others things that matter more...

 

[vippe]

Kylington Made the team as a double underager last year but got injured and missed the toirnament because of it. Didnt make it this year.

 

[LeafChief]

Kylington Made the team as a double underager last year but got injured and missed the toirnament because of it. Didnt make it this year.

Kylington was so highly touted coming into his draft year. Huge drop in his stock. Unbelievable.