With the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championships beginning Wednesday, it’s time to shift focus towards the future and take a look at some of the Philadelphia Flyers prospects that will be participating. The Flyers have seven prospects representing three different countries with talent at forward, defense, and in-net.
For those unaware, the IIHF World Junior Championships are an annual tournament that showcases some of the best young talent hockey has to offer. It will run from December 26th to January 5th, with metal-round play starting on January 2nd. Canada won the gold metal last year, defeating Sweden in the finals.