World Juniors Start Next Monday
by andidee15 on Dec 23, 2011 9:00 AM MST
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PrintIf anyone is interested in taking a break from the NHL to watch some of the world's best young prospects, this is certainly the place to do it! Luckily for us, the tournament will be broadcast across both the US and Canada, which will give us plenty of chances to see Sami Aittokallio, one of the Avs' top goalie prospects, serve as Finland's starting goaltender (quick breakdown of their team here). In the USA, you can watch him play on Dec. 26, Dec. 28, and Dec. 30 as well as in the medal rounds if they make it that far. In Canada, you'll also see him on Dec. 31. However, there's also a ton of undrafted and up-and-coming young talent that will be showcased over the next few weeks. Who knows, maybe the Avs' top 2012 or 2013 pick is playing this year!
USA and Canada broadcast schedules and team links after the jump....
USA Broadcast Schedule
NHL Network will cover the tournament for the States, and Matt Rosen, Dave Starman and Rob Simpson will be the commentators. More information on them and the broadcast can be found here. Also, according to the blog "Puck Worlds" the US has the top-ranked Junior Hockey Program, and The Hockey Writer's David O'Connor calls them "the team to beat" in his preview. The boys in the Stars and Stripes should make a good showing this year. Other fun info: USA Roster, USA World Juniors Blog (it has pictures!).
| Date | Matchup | Network | Time (MST) |
| Dec. 26 | Canada vs. Finland | NHL Network | 1:30 p.m. |
| USA vs. Denmark | NHL Network | 6 p.m. | |
| Dec. 27 | Denmark vs. Czech Republic | NHL Network | 6 p.m. |
| Dec. 28 | Finland vs. USA | NHL Network | 1:30 p.m. |
| Czech Republic vs. Canada | NHL Network | 6 p.m. | |
| Dec. 29 | Canada vs. Denmark | NHL Network | 6 p.m. |
| Dec. 30 | Czech Republic vs. USA | NHL Network | 1:30 p.m. |
| Finland vs. Denmark | NHL Network | 8 p.m. | |
| Dec. 31 | USA vs. Canada | NHL Network | 6 p.m. |
| Jan. 2 | Quarterfinal #1 | NHL Network | 3 p.m. |
| Quarterfinal #2 | NHL Network | 7 p.m. | |
| Jan. 3 | Semifinal #1 | NHL Network | 3 p.m. |
| Semifinal #2 | NHL Network | 7 p.m. | |
| Jan. 5 | Bronze-Medal Game | NHL Network | 1:30 p.m. |
| Gold-Medal Game | NHL Network | 6:00 p.m. |
Canada Broadcast Schedule
The birth nation of hockey will be hosting the tournament this year, and the games will take place in buildings we've very familiar with - Rexall Place in Edmonton (home of the Oilers) and the Saddledome in Calgary (home of the Flames). TSN will broadcast the games and even have streaming available to Canadian residents. Even though it sounds like the Canadian team may not be as strong as it has been in the past, they're still the home team and are expected to put up a fight. It should be interesting to watch. Also of interest: Team Canada Roster, online news coverage from tsn.ca, and The Hockey Writer's take on their roster.
| Date | Matchup | Network | Time ET/PT |
| Dec. 19 | Canada vs. Finland (Exhibition) | TSN2 | 9pm/6pm |
| Dec. 22 | Canada vs. Switzerland (Exhibition) | TSN2 | 9pm/6pm |
| Dec. 23 | Canada vs. Sweden (Exhibition) | TSN | 9:30pm/6:30pm |
| Dec. 26 | Canada vs. Finland | TSN and TSN.ca | 3pm/Noon |
| Sweden vs. Latvia | TSN2 | 5:30pm/2:30pm | |
| USA vs. Denmark | TSN2 | 8pm/5pm | |
| Switzerland vs. Russia | TSN2 | 10:30pm/7:30pm | |
| Dec. 27 | Czech Republic vs. Denmark | TSN | 8pm/5pm |
| Dec. 28 | USA vs. Finland | TSN | 3:30pm/12:30pm |
| Sweden vs. Switzerland | TSN2 | 5:30pm/2:30pm | |
| Canada vs. Czech Republic | TSN and TSN.ca | 7:30pm/4:30pm | |
| Russia vs. Slovakia | TSN2 | 10pm/7pm | |
| Dec. 29 | Denmark vs. Canada | TSN and TSN.ca | 7:30pm/4:30pm |
| Latvia vs. Russia | TSN2 | 10pm/7pm | |
| Dec. 30 | USA vs. Czech Republic | TSN | 3:30pm/12:30pm |
| Sweden vs. Slovakia | TSN2 | 5:30pm/2:30pm | |
| Finland vs. Denmark | TSN2 | 8pm/5pm | |
| Dec. 31 | Czech Republic vs. Finland | TSN | 4pm/1pm |
| Canada vs. USA | TSN and TSN.ca | 7:30pm/4:30pm | |
| Russia vs. Sweden | TSN2 | 10pm/7pm | |
| Jan. 2 | Quarter-final 1 | TSN and TSN.ca | 5pm/2pm |
| Quarter-final 2 | TSN and TSN.ca | 8:30pm/5:30pm | |
| Jan. 3 | Semifinal 1 | TSN and TSN.ca | 5pm/2pm |
| Semifinal 2 | TSN and TSN.ca | 8:30pm/5:30pm | |
| Jan. 5 | Bronze Medal Game | TSN and TSN.ca | 3:30pm/12:30pm |
| Gold Medal Game | TSN and TSN.ca | 7:30pm/4:30pm |
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Go Suomi!
Could care less about nations, I just want aitokallio to do well :D
At exactly what point do you start to realize that life without knowledge is death in disguise?
by SteveHouse on Dec 23, 2011 9:40 AM MST via Android app reply actions
How less could you care aboutCanadaThe United States winning gold?
Fixed that for you :)
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
How did the tournament work out for you the last two years?
Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.
Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.
by Americanario on Dec 23, 2011 3:03 PM MST up reply actions
I see what you did there
we won’t have any top picks in 2012 :P
That's nobody's business but the Turks
We’ll have a second rounder. And it’s a deep draft. Paul Stastny, Ryan O’Reilly, and Stefan Elliott turned out just fine, right? There’s still a little hope.
Just a Colorado girl in Montana who ♥s the Avs.
Varly: you're awesome. We love you. Please don't break.
well, book is out on Elliott, but he is promising. That’s Boston’s pick right? I also can’t wait to see Yakupov play.
That's nobody's business but the Turks
by ProfessorOak on Dec 23, 2011 12:30 PM MST up reply actions
Didn’t Gali also come out in the second. Don’t forget about our best draftee to ever come out of the 2nd- Ryan “I might be big but I am cuddly” Stoa
by avalanchejef on Dec 23, 2011 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
All I know is that I’m not going to be doing any write ups this year, lest I get another angryish email from Campbell’s dad.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
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Wow.
Seriously?
2011-2012 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl: Vyechnaya Pamyat!
2011-2012 Colorado Avalanche: Chances are rapidly diminishing that this will not suck.
I was critical of Campbell’s play – although I did compliment him as well – and his dad took issue with it.
Duchene may be the face of this franchise, but O’Reilly is the heart. - Guitarpick8120
Mile High Hockey
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by Cheryl Bradley on Dec 23, 2011 6:33 PM MST up reply actions
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