U20: World Junior A Challenge returns

[Hockeyfrilla]

"CORNWALL, Ont. – The World Junior A Challenge is set to make its return for the first time since 2019, and Cornwall will host two Canadian teams and three international entries at the 4,800-seat Cornwall Civic Complex, Dec. 11-18."

Schedule announced for 2022 World Junior A Challenge

The 2022 World Junior A Challenge starts Dec. 11 in Cornwall, Ont., and features Canada East and Canada West alongside Latvia, Sweden and the United States.

hockeycanada.ca

 

[Czechboy]

Why did the Czechs get bounced????

 

[Boonk]

Sweden back at the WJAC that will be interesting. Also Latvia over the Czechs..what even?

 

[B14]

Great to see this tournament back, very underrated event IMO. Hope to see Team Canada East build off its great 2019 tournament and earn its first gold medal.

 

[Czechboy]

Sweden back at the WJAC that will be interesting. Also Latvia over the Czechs..what even?

Exactly.. I'm all for Finland taking the spot!

 

[Vikz]

As a Latvian, thats the first time I hear of this tournament. Apparently, Im not the only one, since no Latvian sports media reported on this. Even the hockey federation has not made any announcements. Also, "The top four teams will advance to the medal round". This is hilarious for a 5 team tournament. Were the organizers like "OK, we are planning to have a 4 team tournament, but those Latvians want in. Fine, but no way we are changing the rules. Lets just play a preliminary round, wait for Latvia to lose all games and once they're out, the four big guys play for the medals"?

 

[Pardus]

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[Hockeyfrilla]

Swedish U18 roster:

MÅLVAKTER
1. Noah Erliden
30. Marcus Gidlöf

BACKAR
2. Kristian Kostadinski
3. Axel Landén
4. Axel Sandin-Pellikka
5. Tom Willander
6. Axel Hurtig
7. Theo Lindstein
8. Arvid Bergström
9. Albert Wikman

FORWARDS
11. Kalle Carlsson
12. Noah Dower Nilsson
14. Lukas Sagranden
15. Felix Nilsson
16. Joel Svensson
17. Zeb Forsfjäll
18. Felix Unger Sörum
20. Elliot Ståhlberg
22. Anton Wahlberg
23. Otto Stenberg
24. Simon Zether
25. Jacob Sagadin
26. Noel Nordh
27. Wille Johansson

 

[Gold Standard]

Looking forward to it and Team Latvia games.

 

[erikhamren]

Lindstein and Sandin Pellikka out. Our 2 best defenders..

 

[BigRangy]

Is it going to be televised anywhere?

 

[Kabetogama]

Is it going to be televised anywhere?

Here according to Swehockey: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/wjac

 

[MeHateHe]

Canada's selection camp rosters are out. I wasn't aware before, but am now, that because the BCHL withdrew from the Canadian Junior A process, the BCHL players won't be participating.

Canadian selection camp rosters named ahead of 2022 World Junior A Challenge

Sixty-three players from across the CJHL have earned invites to East and West selection camps in Cornwall.

hockeycanada.ca

 

[canuck2010]

Canada's selection camp rosters are out. I wasn't aware before, but am now, that because the BCHL withdrew from the Canadian Junior A process, the BCHL players won't be participating.

Canadian selection camp rosters named ahead of 2022 World Junior A Challenge

Sixty-three players from across the CJHL have earned invites to East and West selection camps in Cornwall.

hockeycanada.ca

I noticed that there wasn't one player from the BCHL. Doesn't seem like a decision that benefirs the players in any way. What is behind it?

 

[Kipper933]

Probably will be a pretty weak Canada West team without the bchl players.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

I’ll be going to the two semis and the medal games. Looking forward to it

 

[Pardus]

Pre-tournament:

Sweden - Cornwall Colts 12-0

Latvia U18 will face Canada West tonight and USA plays against Canada East.

Schedule and Scores

hockeycanada.ca

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

American team guys to watch.

G Jacob Fowler-Draft eligible late birthday
RD Sam Rinzel-First round pick last year
LD Jake Livanavage-Not drafted in 2022 but should’ve been and likely will in 2023
LD Andrew Strathmann-Draft eligible early birthday
RD Gavin McCarthy-Draft eligible early birthday
RW Tanner Adams-Draft eligible early birthday
C Maddox Fleming-Not drafted in 2022 but should’ve been and likely will in 2023
LW Quinn Finley-3rd round pick in 2022
C Tanner Ludtke-Draft eligible late birthday
C Cole Knuble-Not drafted in 2022 but should’ve been and likely will in 2023
RW Mac Swanson-U17 phenom lighting up USHL. Only 3rd U17 ever to make US team.

 

[StevenEllisNHL]

Here according to Swehockey: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/wjac

Streams are listed at $10 per game. Ouch.

 

[Kipper933]

Streams are listed at $10 per game. Ouch.

That's messed up, they were free in past years. Canada Hockey must need to replenish their slush fund.

Anyone know if HockeyTV is again streaming the games?

 

[jcbio11]

What is this even?

 

[StevenEllisNHL]

Not on HockeyTv, which is too bad. It'll be interesting to see if the games are viewable after the fact.

That's messed up, they were free in past years. Canada Hockey must need to replenish their slush fund.

Anyone know if HockeyTV is again streaming the games?

 

[Bubbles]

I noticed that there wasn't one player from the BCHL. Doesn't seem like a decision that benefirs the players in any way. What is behind it?

The BCHL have left Hockey Canada a few years ago. They no longer participate in any Junior A related events (like this event and the Centennial Cup). Still a bit of a mystery on why though.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Too bad about the stream...Sweden has a draft-heavy roster, would have interesting to watch the games

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Im interested in the league structre in Canada: How do I rank the Jr A-leagues?

As I understand it: BCHL is nr 1?