Since the mid- to late-‘70s, the World Junior Championship has taken over television screens around the world during the holiday season as individual countries compete for a medal and fans get an up-close look at potential NHL stars.
The current Tampa Bay Lightning roster has over a dozen players (and general manager) who suited up for his respective country. Check out the full list below, and watch some good quality clips, and not-so-great ones.
Steven Stamkos
Team Canada, 2008
Stamkos scored six points in seven games as Canada eventually won gold over Sweden, the fourth straight gold for Canada in the WJC.