It’s the most wondrous time of the year for prospect watchers. In Ottawa, the best players from ten nations aged 20 and under have gathered to compete for gold and country in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. The tournament kicks off today and runs through January 5th when the gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded. The United States took the honors last season and look to go back-to-back for the first time. Canada is hoping to recover from a disastrous quarter-final elimination last year to regain their rightful (in their eyes) perch on top.
If you’re a Tampa Bay Lightning fan then your rooting interest is split among two teams.