In the heart of the breathtaking Cascadia, the IIHF World Junior Championship is officially underway. The beautiful cities of Vancouver and Victoria, in the province of British Columbia, will host the ten countries as they compete for the gold medal. Four prospects from the Anaheim Ducks join the competition in hopes of make their respective countries proud.
Last year, in Buffalo, New York, Team Canada took the gold medal home. After a difficult 3-1 loss in the gold medal game, Team Sweden took home the silver. The United States beat out the Czech Republic for the bronze medal after a 9-3 blowout.