2012 IIHF World Junior Championships (U20 WJCs): December 26, 2011- January 5, 2012
by sk84fun_dc on Dec 21, 2011 7:19 PM EST
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Washington Capitals - Prospect(s) to Watch
Evgeny Kuznetsov, Caps 2010 1st round draft pick, named Captain for Team Russia, is the only returning member from last year’s gold medal team.
Five Caps prospects played in last year’s tournament with four bringing home medals (Kuznetsov and Orlov, Russia, Gold; Eakin, Canada, Silver; Wey, USA, Bronze; plus Grubauer, Germany). This year Kuznetsov is the lone Washington Capitals’ draft pick playing in the 2012 WJCs.
Stanislav Galiev was the other eligible Caps draft pick with a chance to play in this tournament, but unfortunately, he’s been out with a wrist injury since early October.
In addition to drafted players, there are 2012 and 2013 NHL entry-draft eligible prospects playing in the tournament to keep an eye on. Eligible players for this tournament are born 1992 and later (1991 born are no longer eligible for the U20 WJCs.)
The Tournament Schedule and How to Watch
I recognize not everyone reading this lives in the US (which is great), but if you live in the US and want to watch the tournament games, coverage will be provided on NHL.com and NHL Network. All Team USA games, all medal-round games and five additional preliminary-round match-ups will be shown.
Unfortunately, at this time, no Team Russia preliminary round games are scheduled to be shown on NHL Network in the US, likely because Team Russia is not in Team USA’s group for the preliminary games. It’s possible some could be picked up and shown on the NHL Network via the Canadian broadcast since all 4 Team Russia games are being broadcast on TSN2 and some, if not all, games may be streamed online.
Link to complete US television schedule
Team USA Games (times shown are eastern time)
Preliminary Round
12/26 USA vs Denmark 8pm
12/28 Finland vs USA 3:30pm
12/30 Czech Republic vs USA 3:30pm
12/31 USA vs Canada 8pm
Quarterfinals/Semifinals/Medal Games
Jan 2 Quarterfinals
Jan 3 Semifinals
Jan 5 Medal games
Other Tournament Information and Links
- Link to the IIHF WJC site including schedules, rosters, format, articles. Note, at this time, some of the rosters are still preliminary.
- Hockey Canada website for the tournament.
- USA Hockey tournament site and Team USA Blog
- Article on Team Russia and the Lokomotiv plane crash (RIP) and some pictures from last year's gold medal game and celebration on the ice in Buffalo.
- WJC Story (sounds like more are coming, Svitov perhaps...) from a former Capital, Brian Sutherby
and
- A twitter list I pulled together to follow tournament information.
2011-12 Washington Capitals and the U20 WJCs
Link to U20 WJC Medalists - History
Karl Alzner, Canada, ’07, ’08 (Gold/Gold)
Nicklas Backstrom, Sweden, ’06, ’07
John Carlson, USA, ’10 (Gold)
Jason Chimera, Canada, ’99 (Silver)
Cody Eakin, Canada, '11 (Silver)
Roman Hamrlik, Cz., ’92
Marcus Johansson, Sweden, ’09, ’10 (Silver/Bronze)
Brooks Laich, Canada, ’03 (Silver)
Michal Neuvirth, Czech Rep., ’08
Dmitri Orlov, Russia, ’10, ’11 (/Gold)
Alexander Ovechkin, Russia, ’03, ’04, ’05 (Gold/ /Silver)
Tom Poti, USA, ’96, ’97 (/Silver)
Alexander Semin, Russia, ’04
Tomas Vokoun, Czech Rep., ’96
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Karl Alzner, Canada, ’07, ’08 (Gold/Gold)
Yep, that looks right. :P
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
He was Captain the second year.
You perhaps knew me better as "Your Nation's Capital." Same great commentary, now with 100% more transparency!
Carlson and Alzner are true WJC heroes.
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
I was going to add the Captain info., but too much to research as I know some, but not all.
Also, I thought about some options for listing the players, like medals, but decided to be nice and list in alphabetical order. heh.
Looking at the list, guess I need to change Ovi’s name to Alex to have it link to his profile.
We don’t ask for this often, but please rec this post so it sticks to the top. Much obliged.
You perhaps knew me better as "Your Nation's Capital." Same great commentary, now with 100% more transparency!
Already done. I love the WJCs so much.
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
Updates:
Team Russia: made 5 more cuts, expected final roster here: Kuznetsov wearing #25 and the “C”
Team USA: Want to learn more about Team USA players and Jarred Tinordi, Mark’s son, (also, Dale Hunter was his coach with the London Knights), I suggest you read Chris Peters’ US of Hockey blog; Peters provides individual player write-ups, the forwards and the D/G, as well as other information including interviews with Team USA personnel.
Undrafted Players to Watch: Want to read more about some of the 2012 draft eligible players playing in the tournament: here’s a write-up by Kelly Friesen
IIHF Rules: Reading elsewhere, I was reminded that the IIHF instituted some equipment rules that apply for this tournament for players born in 1994 (and later):
Rule 224:
All players and goalkeepers in the category under 18 years and younger shall wear a full-face mask.
and
Rule 226:
All players and goalkeepers in the category under 18 years and younger must wear a neck and throat protector.
I love the USA vs Canada New Years Eve game. Glad it’s back this year (even if it has to compete with Caps vs. Blue Jackets).
"I am ready for his provocations"
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by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 23, 2011 3:16 PM EST reply actions
Here’s the mental lapse that ended the Alexs’ ’04 tournament http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQR0y8QBGGc
Audio Stream
Anyone know of a legit website where I can listen to audio of the USA vs. Finland game? Will be listening at work, so won’t be able to take advantage of the full video.
I know fasthockey is streaming some of the non-televised games; not sure about the televised ones. Requires login info., but my understanding is the games are free. TSN may have some audio streams, too, but not sure if can get in US.
Sam Klemz @ShakyKnee 39m
Caps prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov has 8 points (3 goals, 5 assists) in Team Russia’s game vs Lativa right now. There’s still 12 minutes to play
Sam Klemz @ShakyKnee 19m
9 points (3g 6a) for Kuznetsov in a 14-0 win over Latvia The record is 10 (3g 7a) by Peter Forsberg in a 20-1 rout over Japan in 93
Medal Round Schedule (eastern time)
Monday, January 2 Quarterfinals
5pm Finland vs. Slovakia
9pm Russia vs. Czech Rep.
Tuesday, January 3 Semifinals
5pm Sweden vs QF1 Winner
9pm Canada vs QF2 Winner
5th/6th place game is on January 4th at 9pm between losers of Tuesday’s Semifinals
Thursday, January 5
3:30pm Bronze Medal Game
8pm Gold Medal Game
Relegation Round Robin Team USA schedule:
Tues., Jan. 3, 1pm vs Latvia
Wed., Jan. 4, 5pm vs Switzerland
USA games will be streamed on nhl.com
Announced earlier…. Boone Jenner has been suspended for 1 game for spearing Kuznetsov, and Ildar Isangulov was suspended one game for elbowing Jenner.
Failure is always an option.
Congrats to Sweden.
Medals
Gold: Sweden
Silver: Russia
Bronze: Canada
Russia’s Yevgeni Kuznetsov was voted tournament MVP.
Directorate Awards:
Best Forward: Kuznetsov, Russia
Best Defenceman: Brandon Gormley, Canada
Best Goalie: Petr Mrazek, Czech
The media all-star team was also announced:
Goal: Petr Mrazek (CZE)
Defence: Brandon Gormley (CAN), Oscar Klefbom (SWE)
Forward: Yevgeni Kuznetsov (RUS), Max Friberg (SWE), Mikael Granlund (FIN)
2013 U20 World Championship in Ufa, Russia:
Group A: SWE, FIN, CZE, SUI, LAT.
Group B: RUS, CAN, SVK, USA, GER.
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![Via Traktor Chelyabinsk's website, here's Evgeny Kuznetsov graciously accepting a handmade hat from some of his fans.
The Traktor fans were aware of the NA tradition of the hat trick,and in honor of his strong performance at World Juniors, they made him one of his very own:
"It is known that the ocean [overseas leagues - ed.] has a tradition: after the execution of a hat-trick fans throw on the ice caps. Hat-trick in a literal translation - "hat trick". Kuznetsov played in the World Cup just two such trick: in the group stage, he scored 3 goals in the gate the Latvian team, and in the semi-finals three times, struck the gate of Canada. These two points are noted."
More awesome pix at the link.](http://cdn3.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/235874/kuzya20130112_small.jpg)
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