Steven Ellis
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Just two games at the #WorldJuniors today:
Switzerland vs. Sweden: 2:00 PM ET
Finland vs. Latvia: 4:30 PM ET
Switzerland vs. Sweden: 2:00 PM ET
Finland vs. Latvia: 4:30 PM ET
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Just two games at the #WorldJuniors today:
Switzerland vs. Sweden: 2:00 PM ET
Finland vs. Latvia: 4:30 PM ET
Switzerland vs. Sweden: 2:00 PM ET
Finland vs. Latvia: 4:30 PM ET
Canada has two wins already at the #WorldJuniors – but besides Michael Hage, Canada's top stars haven't played to their billing.
I took a look at their play so far, and some lineup changes I'd consider:
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I took a look at their play so far, and some lineup changes I'd consider:
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If Canada’s World Junior team wants gold, the big boys need to show up
Canada has two wins already – but they’ve got to find another step if they’re going to go deep in...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Canada has two wins already at the #WorldJuniors – but besides Michael Hage, Canada's top stars haven't played to their billing.
I took a look at their play so far, and some lineup changes I'd consider:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/if-cana...
I took a look at their play so far, and some lineup changes I'd consider:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/if-cana...
Julius Miettinen was officially registered by Finland last night, so he'll be able to play today against Latvia. #WorldJuniors
December 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Julius Miettinen was officially registered by Finland last night, so he'll be able to play today against Latvia. #WorldJuniors
I took a look at the top performers from Day 2 of the #WorldJuniors.
Michael Hage, Adam Jiricek, Will Zellers and Tomas Chrenko highlight Saturday's action:
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Michael Hage, Adam Jiricek, Will Zellers and Tomas Chrenko highlight Saturday's action:
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2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Day 2
Canada, Czechia, Slovakia and the United States skated away with victories on Saturday in Minnesota.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I took a look at the top performers from Day 2 of the #WorldJuniors.
Michael Hage, Adam Jiricek, Will Zellers and Tomas Chrenko highlight Saturday's action:
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Michael Hage, Adam Jiricek, Will Zellers and Tomas Chrenko highlight Saturday's action:
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Denmark put up a fight, but Czechia's strong second half gave them a 7-2 win.
A look at my top standouts, including Vaclav Nestrasil and Tristan Petersen:
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A look at my top standouts, including Vaclav Nestrasil and Tristan Petersen:
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2026 World Juniors: Top standouts for Czechia vs. Denmark
The first half was close, but Czechia rallied for a huge final 25 minutes to pull away.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Denmark put up a fight, but Czechia's strong second half gave them a 7-2 win.
A look at my top standouts, including Vaclav Nestrasil and Tristan Petersen:
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A look at my top standouts, including Vaclav Nestrasil and Tristan Petersen:
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USA has beaten Switzerland 2-1 on Saturday – but everyone's focus will be on the health of Cole Hutson.
A look at the top performers from the Group A battle, including Nick Kempf and Christian Kirsch:
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A look at the top performers from the Group A battle, including Nick Kempf and Christian Kirsch:
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2026 World Juniors: Top standouts for Switzerland and USA
Cole Hutson was hospitalized after taking a puck to the head during the second period.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
USA has beaten Switzerland 2-1 on Saturday – but everyone's focus will be on the health of Cole Hutson.
A look at the top performers from the Group A battle, including Nick Kempf and Christian Kirsch:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers from the Group A battle, including Nick Kempf and Christian Kirsch:
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Lines for Denmark vs. Czechia. #WorldJuniors
December 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Lines for Denmark vs. Czechia. #WorldJuniors
A year after a shocking defeat, Canada has beaten Latvia at the #WorldJuniors.
A look at the top performers, including Michael Hage and Nils Maurins:
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A look at the top performers, including Michael Hage and Nils Maurins:
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2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Canada vs. Latvia
Canada escaped with a 2-1 win after losing to the Latvians a year ago.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A year after a shocking defeat, Canada has beaten Latvia at the #WorldJuniors.
A look at the top performers, including Michael Hage and Nils Maurins:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers, including Michael Hage and Nils Maurins:
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Lines for USA vs. Switzerland. #WorldJuniors
December 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Lines for USA vs. Switzerland. #WorldJuniors
Slovakia pulls off a 4-1 victory, with Germany's slow start biting them in the butt.
A look at the top performers, including Tomas Chrenko and Michal Pradel:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers, including Tomas Chrenko and Michal Pradel:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Germany vs. Slovakia
The Slovaks have put themselves in a good spot to avoid the relegation round with the convincing victory.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Slovakia pulls off a 4-1 victory, with Germany's slow start biting them in the butt.
A look at the top performers, including Tomas Chrenko and Michal Pradel:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers, including Tomas Chrenko and Michal Pradel:
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Lineups for Latvia vs Canada. #WorldJuniors
December 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Lineups for Latvia vs Canada. #WorldJuniors
Canada's lines today.
Caleb Desnoyers gets a promotion to the third line.
Jack Ivankovic starts. #WorldJuniors
Caleb Desnoyers gets a promotion to the third line.
Jack Ivankovic starts. #WorldJuniors
December 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Canada's lines today.
Caleb Desnoyers gets a promotion to the third line.
Jack Ivankovic starts. #WorldJuniors
Caleb Desnoyers gets a promotion to the third line.
Jack Ivankovic starts. #WorldJuniors
Switzerland has officially added six more players:
#6 Mischa Geisser, D
#9 Nolan Cattin, F
#19 Jonah Neuenschwander, F
#29 Phileas Lachat, G
#39 Jamiro Reber, F
#89 Kimi Koerbler, F
#WorldJuniors
#6 Mischa Geisser, D
#9 Nolan Cattin, F
#19 Jonah Neuenschwander, F
#29 Phileas Lachat, G
#39 Jamiro Reber, F
#89 Kimi Koerbler, F
#WorldJuniors
Other #WorldJuniors roster registrations:
Germany:
Lukas Stuhrmann, G
Latvia:
Roberts Polis, F
Kristers Ansons, F
Kristians Utnans, F
Antons Macijevskis, F
Krists Retenais, D
Slovakia:
Alex Gaso, F
Switzerland can still add eight players. They play at 6:00 PM ET.
Germany:
Lukas Stuhrmann, G
Latvia:
Roberts Polis, F
Kristers Ansons, F
Kristians Utnans, F
Antons Macijevskis, F
Krists Retenais, D
Slovakia:
Alex Gaso, F
Switzerland can still add eight players. They play at 6:00 PM ET.
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Switzerland has officially added six more players:
#6 Mischa Geisser, D
#9 Nolan Cattin, F
#19 Jonah Neuenschwander, F
#29 Phileas Lachat, G
#39 Jamiro Reber, F
#89 Kimi Koerbler, F
#WorldJuniors
#6 Mischa Geisser, D
#9 Nolan Cattin, F
#19 Jonah Neuenschwander, F
#29 Phileas Lachat, G
#39 Jamiro Reber, F
#89 Kimi Koerbler, F
#WorldJuniors
Reposted by Steven Ellis
It was as wild an opening-night game as you'll find, with Canada beating Czechia 7-5 on Friday night in Minnesota.
A look at the top performers, including Zayne Parekh and Tomas Poletin:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers, including Zayne Parekh and Tomas Poletin:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Canada vs. Czechia
A six-goal third period helped spice things up, with Canada ultimately pulling away in the end.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
It was as wild an opening-night game as you'll find, with Canada beating Czechia 7-5 on Friday night in Minnesota.
A look at the top performers, including Zayne Parekh and Tomas Poletin:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers, including Zayne Parekh and Tomas Poletin:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
Lines for Slovakia vs. Germany. #WorldJuniors
December 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Lines for Slovakia vs. Germany. #WorldJuniors
Luka Radivojevic will play for Slovakia today.
About to play in his third #WorldJuniors. Can play in a fourth next year.
Big addition ahead of the game against Germany.
About to play in his third #WorldJuniors. Can play in a fourth next year.
Big addition ahead of the game against Germany.
December 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Luka Radivojevic will play for Slovakia today.
About to play in his third #WorldJuniors. Can play in a fourth next year.
Big addition ahead of the game against Germany.
About to play in his third #WorldJuniors. Can play in a fourth next year.
Big addition ahead of the game against Germany.
Other #WorldJuniors roster registrations:
Germany:
Lukas Stuhrmann, G
Latvia:
Roberts Polis, F
Kristers Ansons, F
Kristians Utnans, F
Antons Macijevskis, F
Krists Retenais, D
Slovakia:
Alex Gaso, F
Switzerland can still add eight players. They play at 6:00 PM ET.
Germany:
Lukas Stuhrmann, G
Latvia:
Roberts Polis, F
Kristers Ansons, F
Kristians Utnans, F
Antons Macijevskis, F
Krists Retenais, D
Slovakia:
Alex Gaso, F
Switzerland can still add eight players. They play at 6:00 PM ET.
December 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Other #WorldJuniors roster registrations:
Germany:
Lukas Stuhrmann, G
Latvia:
Roberts Polis, F
Kristers Ansons, F
Kristians Utnans, F
Antons Macijevskis, F
Krists Retenais, D
Slovakia:
Alex Gaso, F
Switzerland can still add eight players. They play at 6:00 PM ET.
Germany:
Lukas Stuhrmann, G
Latvia:
Roberts Polis, F
Kristers Ansons, F
Kristians Utnans, F
Antons Macijevskis, F
Krists Retenais, D
Slovakia:
Alex Gaso, F
Switzerland can still add eight players. They play at 6:00 PM ET.
Joshua Ravensbergen has been officially registered by Hockey Canada ahead of today's game against Latvia. #WorldJuniors
December 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Joshua Ravensbergen has been officially registered by Hockey Canada ahead of today's game against Latvia. #WorldJuniors
Today's #WorldJuniors schedule:
Germany vs. Slovakia: 2:00 PM ET
Canada vs. Latvia: 4:30 PM ET
USA vs. Switzerland: 6:00 PM ET
Czechia vs. Denmark: 8:30 PM ET
Germany vs. Slovakia: 2:00 PM ET
Canada vs. Latvia: 4:30 PM ET
USA vs. Switzerland: 6:00 PM ET
Czechia vs. Denmark: 8:30 PM ET
December 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Today's #WorldJuniors schedule:
Germany vs. Slovakia: 2:00 PM ET
Canada vs. Latvia: 4:30 PM ET
USA vs. Switzerland: 6:00 PM ET
Czechia vs. Denmark: 8:30 PM ET
Germany vs. Slovakia: 2:00 PM ET
Canada vs. Latvia: 4:30 PM ET
USA vs. Switzerland: 6:00 PM ET
Czechia vs. Denmark: 8:30 PM ET
I took a look at the top performers from every game in Minnesota today.
Ethan MacKenzie, Anton Frondell, Zayne Parekh, Aatos Koivu, you name it.
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j... #WorldJuniors
Ethan MacKenzie, Anton Frondell, Zayne Parekh, Aatos Koivu, you name it.
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j... #WorldJuniors
2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Day 1
Canada, Sweden, Finland and the United States skated away to victories on Friday night in Minnesota.
dailyfaceoff.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:47 AM
I took a look at the top performers from every game in Minnesota today.
Ethan MacKenzie, Anton Frondell, Zayne Parekh, Aatos Koivu, you name it.
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j... #WorldJuniors
Ethan MacKenzie, Anton Frondell, Zayne Parekh, Aatos Koivu, you name it.
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j... #WorldJuniors
It was as wild an opening-night game as you'll find, with Canada beating Czechia 7-5 on Friday night in Minnesota.
A look at the top performers, including Zayne Parekh and Tomas Poletin:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers, including Zayne Parekh and Tomas Poletin:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Canada vs. Czechia
A six-goal third period helped spice things up, with Canada ultimately pulling away in the end.
dailyfaceoff.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
It was as wild an opening-night game as you'll find, with Canada beating Czechia 7-5 on Friday night in Minnesota.
A look at the top performers, including Zayne Parekh and Tomas Poletin:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers, including Zayne Parekh and Tomas Poletin:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
USA won't be thrilled with the effort, but they'll take the 6-3 win over Germany.
A look at the top performers, including Will Zellers and Cole Hutson:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers, including Will Zellers and Cole Hutson:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Germany vs. USA
It was a back and forth fight, highlighted by a five-goal second period.
dailyfaceoff.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
USA won't be thrilled with the effort, but they'll take the 6-3 win over Germany.
A look at the top performers, including Will Zellers and Cole Hutson:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
A look at the top performers, including Will Zellers and Cole Hutson:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
There was A LOT of chirping going on during warmups.
This Canada/Czechia game should be good. #WorldJuniors
This Canada/Czechia game should be good. #WorldJuniors
December 27, 2025 at 1:38 AM
There was A LOT of chirping going on during warmups.
This Canada/Czechia game should be good. #WorldJuniors
This Canada/Czechia game should be good. #WorldJuniors
Lines for Canada vs. Czechia. #WorldJuniors
December 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Lines for Canada vs. Czechia. #WorldJuniors
Finland pulled off a convincing 6-2 victory against the Danes to kick off their #WorldJuniors.
My top standouts, including Aatos Koivu and Jasper Kuhta:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
My top standouts, including Aatos Koivu and Jasper Kuhta:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Denmark vs. Finland
The Finns scored early and often for the first blowout victory of the tournament.
dailyfaceoff.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Finland pulled off a convincing 6-2 victory against the Danes to kick off their #WorldJuniors.
My top standouts, including Aatos Koivu and Jasper Kuhta:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...
My top standouts, including Aatos Koivu and Jasper Kuhta:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-world-j...