The World Junior Hockey Championship is like a mini season of its own. It’s an occasion for the many Montreal Canadiens prospects participating to be part of a different hockey experience. To show what they can do surrounded by talent and be challenged by the strength of the opposition.
Some will be relied on for a lot of minutes by their respective national team, while others will learn the demands of a supporting role. No matter the position, the matchups, or the ice time, the young players will have to step up and deliver their best performances.