Every year at the IIHF world junior championships, the best under-20 players represent their countries in battling for hockey gold. But they have another mission as well: picking the perfect song for goal celebrations.
It has become one of the most charming traditions at the annual tournament in recent years, to the point where speculation about the signature goal song has become news in Canada. The reaction to the reveal of the 2025 World Juniors' goal song, "Live is Life" by Opus, was mixed, as many fans were underwhelmed by the choice after years of bangers like "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ Kool and "Song 2" by Blur.