World Juniors 2019 News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about World Juniors 2019 from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on World Juniors 2019, including key stories and in-depth articles.
2019-07-15, 21:30World Juniors 2019COHEN: Samuel Ersson & Cates Brothers Steal the Show at Philadelphia Flyers Dev. Camp
Samuel Ersson is a goalie drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers with the 143rd overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. A lot of fans didn’t know a lot about...
2019-05-30, 19:00World Juniors 2019BURKE: What are the Ottawa Senators Getting in Newly Signed Centre Josh Norris?
The Ottawa Senators took another step forward with their rebuild earlier this week when they agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with Josh Norris. Norris, 20, was on...
2019-05-27, 13:00World Juniors 2019
VICKERS: Kaapo Kakko Turns in Golden Performance at Worlds; Forcing Tough Decision at No. 1 Overall
KOSICE, Slovakia — Kaapo Kakko turned in quite the performance at the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia, no doubt. Golden, for the second time in just over four months....
2019-05-15, 15:05World Juniors 2019A worthy winner – CBJ prospect collects this year’s EliteProspects Award
Yesterday, he signed his entry-level deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Today, Emil Bemström received the 2019 EliteProspects Award, awarded to the best junior player of the SHL. The prize...
2019-05-03, 16:16World Juniors 2019COHEN: Whose draft status may have changed with U18’s?
The U18s featured most of the top talent who will be on the big stage this coming June. Vancouver will host the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and at this point...
2019-04-25, 14:30World Juniors 20192019 DRAFT: Draftin Europe’s Top 15 European Prospects
At Draftin Europe we focus exclusively on scouting prospects playing in Europe. This is the last ranking for the 2019 draft that we are going to publish before the final...
2019-03-04, 15:30World Juniors 2019THE PIPELINE SHOW: Draft spotlight and the “Q” scoring title race
This week on The Pipeline Show you’ll get updated on the happenings in the QMJHL including the seemingly unbeatable Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Get to know a top ranked player from the...
2019-02-26, 14:14World Juniors 2019Lack of goalscoring no concern for unselfish Poehling
Typically, it’s easy to read a forward’s success by checking their year-by-year goal and assist progression. As the player becomes more experienced and they move up the line chart, the...
2019-02-08, 00:14World Juniors 2019COHEN: Hughes will go first, and here’s why
Now that the hype of the 2019 World Junior Championship is over, we can all talk about Jack Hughes in realistic terms. Some felt he didn’t live up to expectations...
2019-01-28, 20:14World Juniors 2019Swedish WJC standouts get a taste of the international stage
Educate and build relationships for the future. That’s been Swedish head coach Rikard Grönborg‘s mantra this season. After winning gold at the World Championships in Copenhagen with a very young...
2019-01-27, 16:56World Juniors 2019Kings prospect Kupari shaping his game for NHL
Rasmus Kupari played a big role in Finland’s World Championship gold medal in the U20 tournament in Canada few weeks ago. The 18-year-old Los Angeles Kings 1st round pick from...
2019-01-27, 16:42World Juniors 2019Back to school: WJC experience kickstart for Noah Cates
Sometimes, you need a little jolt in order to get back on track. For Minnesota-Duluth freshman forward Noah Cates, it was a change of scenery that helped rewrite the narrative...
2019-01-25, 20:33World Juniors 2019FANTALYTICA: Don’t forget about the Russians
Welcome to another installment of the Fantalytica column. Every week, Fantalytica provides a granular, fantasy perspective about a group of prospects. Following the previous column, which honed in on NCAA...
2019-01-21, 21:59World Juniors 2019Rising to the top – Leason, Podkolzin, Broberg peaking at the right time
There’s always a few. Some, on the outside looking in, bull their way into the center of the conversation. Others, not at all a consideration at one point, force themselves...
2019-01-17, 15:42World Juniors 2019Not Just Kakko: An Introduction to Finland’s 2019 Draft Class
In recent years, Finland has quickly risen to be one of the hockey superpowers when it comes to World Junior Championships or the NHL Draft. Finland has had a top...
2019-01-16, 21:04World Juniors 2019WJC REVIEW: Swiss surprise and Danish disappointment
McKeen’s Hockey’s review of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championships has already covered medal finalists Finland (Gold), USA (Silver) and Russia (Bronze) along with Sweden (5th) and Canada (6th) in...
2019-01-15, 18:14World Juniors 2019WJC REVIEW: Another gold medal for talent-packed Finland
At the 2019 World Juniors, Finland took its third gold medal in the last six years, beating USA in the finals. Kaapo Kakko was the hero with the game winning...
2019-01-15, 17:04World Juniors 2019WJC REVIEW: Special teams and lack of offense behind Canada’s disappointing exit
O Canada…….after winning Gold last year, and hosting the World Juniors in Vancouver and Victoria this year, the Canadians were considered favorites coming in to the 2019 World Junior Championships. ...