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# [Friday's FTB] The World Juniors Are Here
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/fridays-ftb-the-world-juniors-are-here/
- Published: 2014-12-26T01:53:11.000Z
- Updated: 2014-12-26T01:53:11.000Z
- Description: Some links to read as you agonizingly wait for the World Juniors
- Author: Phyllis Kessel
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

I've been watching and strangely obsessing over Canada's performance at the World Juniors for as long as I can remember. I remember exactly where I was (in my Montreal apartment with my Dad) when [Jordan Eberle scored against Russia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piXP-wZmzc4&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) with under six seconds left in the semi-final (as well as the "Can you believe it!" "I can!" golden commentary from Pierre McGuire). And who could forget [Jonathan Toews' shootout performance in 2007](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrXQzloGXeQ&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (Americans, maybe?). It's a holiday tradition for my family-- we love getting together to cheer (or lament) Canada's performance. We were running on patriotism and a lot of coffee and egg nog (my family is really into this) when we got up at 4 a.m. for every Canada game when they were playing in Russia. Maybe it's those moments that make it so special, but getting a chance to see tomorrow's NHL stars is pretty exciting too. If you aren't so into the WJHC, it won't be too long until the Leafs are back in action-- but until then, tuning in to see William Nylander (Sweden), Frederik Gauthier (Canada), and Rinat Valiev (Russia) might be worthwhile. What are your favourite World Juniors traditions? Favourite tournament/[Pierre McGuire](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8%5FKugCmGxk&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) moments? Do any of you have tickets?

[Why you should watch the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship--Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2014/12/25/7435269/why-you-should-watch-the-2015-iihf-world-junior-championship?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

I assume that the choice is clear.

[Ten who could surprise at the 2015 World Juniors --NHL.com](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)

Who to watch since Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel won't exactly "surprise"

[How TSN turned the World Juniors into a pillar of seasonal programming--Sean Fitz-Gerald](http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/12/23/how-tsn-turned-the-world-juniors-into-a-pillar-of-seasonal-programming-and-changed-canadas-tv-landscape/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

It's strange to think of a time when watching the tournament wasn't how Canadians spent their Boxing Day (and beyond). There is also a picture of Sidney Crosby wearing a gold sequined cowboy hat, which is worth clicking on the link in and of itself.

[Five things to know about the 2015 World Juniors--CTV](http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/5-things-to-know-about-the-2015-world-juniors-1.2162536?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Canadian Talent.

[Memorable moments from the World Juniors--Toronto Star](http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/worldjuniors/2014/12/23/world%5Fjuniors%5Flist%5Fof%5Fmemorable%5Fmoments%5Ffrom%5Fannual%5Fhockey%5Ftournament.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Some of those moments I'd rather forget (I'm looking at you, Fleury)

[Wayne Gretzky never thought he would make this team--CBC Sports](http://www.cbc.ca/sportslongform/entry/wayne-gretzky-never-thought-he-would-make-this-team?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

"He then said, ‘you guys are going to have a great team’ and he went on to list all the centres. I told him that he’d likely make the team, too, and then he said, ‘No, no. I’m just here for the experience.’"

Joffrey Lupul was in the Christmas spirit (as were [elf versions of some Leafs stars](http://instagram.com/p/xC0dt%5FjcqT/?modal=true&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com))

I figured I might as well act like I'm writing about the Leafs today.