2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
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The 2008 IIHF World U20 Championship, or, as it is commonly referred to in Canada as the 2008 World Juniors and the United States, the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (2008 WJHC) is the 2008 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
. The Elite group, what the IIHF refer to as the Top Division, was held in Pardubice
and Liberec
, Czech Republic
, between 26 December 2007 and 5 January 2008. Canada
won the gold medal for the fourth consecutive time.
Schedule
All times local (CET
/UTC +1)
Schedule
All times local (CET
/UTC +1)
Note: Matches 3–4 and 1–3 from the Preliminary Round (both on Dec 30th, 2007) are included as well since these results carry forward
Schedule
All times local (CET
/UTC +1)
and are relegated to Division I for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
5th Place Playoff
Semi Finals
Bronze Medal Game
Gold Medal Game
All-star team
IIHF best player awards
. Group B was played at Riga
, Latvia
:
is promoted to Pool A and is relegated to Division II for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
is promoted to Pool A and is relegated to Division II for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
, Italy
. Group B was played at Tallinn
, Estonia
:
is promoted to Division I and is relegated to Division III for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
is promoted to Division I and is relegated to Division III for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
, Serbia
.
and were promoted to Division II for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The International Ice Hockey Federation World Under 20 Championship is an annual event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation for national under-20 ice hockey teams from around the world...
. The Elite group, what the IIHF refer to as the Top Division, was held in Pardubice
Pardubice
Pardubice is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the river Elbe, 65 miles east of Prague. Pardubice has an antique centre square and old town, with many restaurants that stay open until late in the evening. There is an old Tower and a recently renovated Castle...
and Liberec
Liberec
Liberec is a city in the Czech Republic. Located on the Lusatian Neisse and surrounded by the Jizera Mountains and Ještěd-Kozákov Ridge, it is the fifth-largest city in the Czech Republic....
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, between 26 December 2007 and 5 January 2008. Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
won the gold medal for the fourth consecutive time.
Group A
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 12 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 9 | |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 6 | |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 3 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
Schedule
All times local (CET
Central European Time
Central European Time , used in most parts of the European Union, is a standard time that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time . The time offset from UTC can be written as +01:00...
/UTC +1)
Group B
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 12 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 9 | |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 5 | |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 3 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 |
Schedule
All times local (CET
Central European Time
Central European Time , used in most parts of the European Union, is a standard time that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time . The time offset from UTC can be written as +01:00...
/UTC +1)
Relegation Round
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 9 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 6 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 0 |
Note: Matches 3–4 and 1–3 from the Preliminary Round (both on Dec 30th, 2007) are included as well since these results carry forward
Schedule
All times local (CET
Central European Time
Central European Time , used in most parts of the European Union, is a standard time that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time . The time offset from UTC can be written as +01:00...
/UTC +1)
and are relegated to Division I for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- Group B :ScheduleAll times local - Relegation round :The results from matches between teams from the same group in the preliminary round are carried forward to this round.-Schedule:...
Final Round
Quarter Finals5th Place Playoff
Semi Finals
Bronze Medal Game
Gold Medal Game
Scoring leaders
| Player | Country | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James van Riemsdyk | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | +4 | 2 | |
| Nikita Filatov Nikita Filatov Nikita Vasilyevich Filatov is a Russian professional ice hockey winger in the Ottawa Senators organization. He was the top-ranked European skater by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau and was selected sixth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to being drafted, he... |
7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | +7 | 10 | |
| Marek Slovák | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | +2 | 12 | |
| Kyle Turris Kyle Turris Kyle Turris is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was selected third overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +3 | 2 | |
| Arnaud Jacquemet | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +1 | 4 | |
| David Skokan David Skokan David Skokan is a Slovak professional ice hockey centre who played with HK ŠKP Poprad in the Slovak Extraliga. He was selected by the New York Rangers in the 7th round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Career statistics:-External links:... |
6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +1 | 6 | |
| Jordan Schroeder Jordan Schroeder Jordan Schroeder is an American professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . Born and raised in Minnesota, Schroeder spent two seasons with the U.S... |
6 | 1 | 7 | 8 | +1 | 2 | |
| Yevgeni Rymarev | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | +2 | 0 | |
| Colin Wilson Colin Wilson (ice hockey) Colin Wilson is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey player currently with the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
5 | 6 | 1 | 7 | +2 | 4 | |
| Robin Figren Robin Figren Robin Figren is a professional Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for the Linköpings HC in the Elitserien.-Playing career:... |
6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | +4 | 2 | |
Goaltending leaders
(minimum 40% team's total ice time)| Player | Country | MINS | GA | Sv% | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mason Steve Mason (ice hockey) Steve Mason is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . He was selected 69th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets. Playing major junior in the Ontario Hockey League , he spent three seasons... |
303 | 6 | .951 | 1.19 | 2 | |
| Július Hudáček Július Hudáček Július Hudáček is a Slovak ice hockey goaltender currently playing for HC Košice in Slovak Extraliga.-Club Hockey:... |
359 | 16 | .921 | 2.67 | 1 | |
| Sergei Bobrovsky Sergei Bobrovsky Sergei Andreyevich "Bob" Bobrovsky is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Bobrovsky was never drafted into the NHL... |
366 | 15 | .916 | 2.46 | 0 | |
| Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
240 | 10 | .910 | 2.50 | 0 | |
| Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Erik Enroth is a Swedish ice hockey goaltender currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
309 | 12 | .905 | 2.33 | 0 |
Tournament awards
Most Valuable Player Steve MasonSteve Mason (ice hockey)
Steve Mason is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . He was selected 69th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets. Playing major junior in the Ontario Hockey League , he spent three seasons...
All-star team
- Goaltender:
Steve MasonSteve Mason (ice hockey)Steve Mason is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . He was selected 69th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets. Playing major junior in the Ontario Hockey League , he spent three seasons... - Defencemen: Drew DoughtyDrew DoughtyAndrew 'Drew' Phillip Doughty is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
,
Victor HedmanVictor HedmanVictor Erik Olof Hedman is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . He was drafted second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... - Forwards:
Viktor TikhonovViktor Tikhonov (ice hockey b. 1988)Viktor Vasilevich Tikhonov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League. Selected 28th overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, he is a prospect for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League...
,
James van Riemsdyk, Patrik BerglundPatrik BerglundPatrik Berglund is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
IIHF best player awards
- Goaltender: Steve MasonSteve Mason (ice hockey)Steve Mason is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . He was selected 69th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets. Playing major junior in the Ontario Hockey League , he spent three seasons...
- Defenceman: Drew DoughtyDrew DoughtyAndrew 'Drew' Phillip Doughty is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
- Forward: Viktor TikhonovViktor Tikhonov (ice hockey b. 1988)Viktor Vasilevich Tikhonov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League. Selected 28th overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, he is a prospect for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League...
Final standings
| Team | |
|---|---|
| 4th | |
| 5th | |
| 6th | |
| 7th | |
| 8th | |
| 9th | |
| 10th |
Winning team roster
Roster of the winning Canadian team.| Pos. | No. | Player | Team | Age↑ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring... |
1 | Jonathan Bernier Jonathan Bernier Jonathan Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League... |
Lewiston Maineiacs Lewiston MAINEiacs The Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season... |
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| GK Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring... |
30 | Steve Mason Steve Mason (ice hockey) Steve Mason is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . He was selected 69th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets. Playing major junior in the Ontario Hockey League , he spent three seasons... |
London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... /Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... |
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| D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... |
27 | Karl Alzner Karl Alzner Karl Alzner is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Washington Capitals. He was drafted in the first round, 5th overall, by the Capitals in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft... |
Calgary Hitmen Calgary Hitmen The Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner... |
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| D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... |
8 | Drew Doughty Drew Doughty Andrew 'Drew' Phillip Doughty is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League... |
Guelph Storm Guelph Storm The Guelph Storm is a major junior ice hockey team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the OHL since the 1991–92 season. The team plays home games at the Sleeman Centre.-History:... |
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| D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... |
2 | Josh Godfrey Josh Godfrey Josh Godfrey is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League. He was drafted by the Capitals in the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, 34th overall, and on November 5, 2007, was signed to a three-year entry level... |
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey... |
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| D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... |
4 | Thomas Hickey Thomas Hickey (ice hockey) Thomas Hickey is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League . He is a prospect for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League .... |
Seattle Thunderbirds Seattle Thunderbirds The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team based in Kent, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. They are part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, and play in the ShoWare Center... |
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| D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... |
3 | Logan Pyett Logan Pyett Logan Pyett is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the seventh round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, 212th overall... |
Regina Pats Regina Pats The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:... |
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| D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... |
23 | P. K. Subban P. K. Subban Pernell Karl "P. K." Subban is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . Subban was drafted by the Canadiens in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft... |
Belleville Bulls Belleville Bulls The Belleville Bulls are a junior ice hockey team, founded in 1981 based in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.-History:... |
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| D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... |
15 | Luke Schenn Luke Schenn Luke Schenn is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League . Schenn played junior hockey with the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League . In his final WHL season, Schenn was named to the league's Second All-Star Team... |
Kelowna Rockets Kelowna Rockets The Kelowna Rockets are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Rockets play in the Western Hockey League , out of the Canadian Hockey League . They play their home games at Prospera Place.... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
11 | Zach Boychuk Zach Boychuk Zachary Boychuk is a professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round, 14th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft... |
Lethbridge Hurricanes Lethbridge Hurricanes The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
18 | Colton Gillies Colton Gillies Colton Gillies is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Wild in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft... |
Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
28 | Claude Giroux | Gatineau Olympiques Gatineau Olympiques The Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
32 | Matt Halischuk | Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
21 | Riley Holzapfel Riley Holzapfel -International:-External links:... |
Moose Jaw Warriors Moose Jaw Warriors The Moose Jaw Warriors are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League which are based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The team plays its home games at Mosaic Place. The franchise moved to Moose Jaw from Winnipeg after the 1983–84 season, where they had previously been named the... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
7 | Stefan Legein Stefan Legein Stefan Legein is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League... |
Niagara IceDogs Niagara IceDogs The Niagara IceDogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was originally known as the Mississauga IceDogs and founded in 1996. The team was relocated to St. Catharines and played its inaugural season in the Niagara... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
17 | Brad Marchand Brad Marchand Bradley Kevin Marchand is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing left wing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Marchand was selected by the Bruins, 71st overall, at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He played his junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League... |
Halifax Mooseheads Halifax Mooseheads The Halifax Mooseheads are a CHL ice hockey club in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The team was founded in 1994 and began play in the Dilio division of the QMJHL for the 1994-1995 season. While the franchise has never won a league championship, they have... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
22 | Shawn Matthias Shawn Matthias Shawn Matthias is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Belleville Bulls Belleville Bulls The Belleville Bulls are a junior ice hockey team, founded in 1981 based in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.-History:... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
34 | Wayne Simmonds Wayne Simmonds Wayne Simmonds is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League... |
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
10 | Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos Steven Stamkos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Stamkos was the first overall pick in the 2006 OHL Entry Draft, from the Markham Waxers of the OMHA. Playing with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey... |
Sarnia Sting Sarnia Sting The Sarnia Sting are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of the RBC Centre, formerly the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.-History:... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
12 | Brandon Sutter Brandon Sutter Brandon Sutter is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and alternate captain of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League... |
Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium.... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
20 | John Tavares | Oshawa Generals Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League... |
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| F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
19 | Kyle Turris Kyle Turris Kyle Turris is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was selected third overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers The Wisconsin Badgers are the collegiate athletic teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This NCAA Division I athletic program has teams in football, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, swimming, wrestling, track and field, rowing, golf, and softball... |
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- ↑ Age on first day of tournament.
Division I
The following teams took part in the Division I tournament, that was held from December 9, through December 18, 2007. Group A was played at Bad Toelz, GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Group B was played at Riga
Riga
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,...
, Latvia
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
:
Group A
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 6 | 15 | |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 11 | 12 | |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 9 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 4 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 3 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 39 | 2 |
is promoted to Pool A and is relegated to Division II for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- Group B :ScheduleAll times local - Relegation round :The results from matches between teams from the same group in the preliminary round are carried forward to this round.-Schedule:...
Group B
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 12 | |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 12 | |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 11 | |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 6 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 29 | 3 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 1 |
is promoted to Pool A and is relegated to Division II for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- Group B :ScheduleAll times local - Relegation round :The results from matches between teams from the same group in the preliminary round are carried forward to this round.-Schedule:...
Division II
The following teams took part in the Division II tournament, that was held from December 9, through December 16, 2007. Group A was played at CanazeiCanazei
Canazei is a comune in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located in the upper part of the Val di Fassa, about 70 km northeast of Trento...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. Group B was played at Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
, Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
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Group A
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 8 | 15 | |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 7 | 12 | |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 9 | |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 5 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 4 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 47 | 0 |
is promoted to Division I and is relegated to Division III for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- Group B :ScheduleAll times local - Relegation round :The results from matches between teams from the same group in the preliminary round are carried forward to this round.-Schedule:...
Group B
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 8 | 14 | |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 13 | |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 19 | 9 | |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 27 | 6 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 3 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 49 | 0 |
is promoted to Division I and is relegated to Division III for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- Group B :ScheduleAll times local - Relegation round :The results from matches between teams from the same group in the preliminary round are carried forward to this round.-Schedule:...
Division III
The following teams took part in the Division III tournament, that was held from January 16 through January 24, 2008 in BelgradeBelgrade
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, Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
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| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 15 | 18 | |
| 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 7 | 15 | |
| 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 23 | 12 | |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 23 | 9 | |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 52 | 6 | |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 62 | 3 | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 84 | 0 |
and were promoted to Division II for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- Group B :ScheduleAll times local - Relegation round :The results from matches between teams from the same group in the preliminary round are carried forward to this round.-Schedule:...
See also
- 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Division I2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Division IThe following teams took part in the Division I tournament, that was held from December 9, through December 18, 2007. Group A was played at Bad Tolz, Germany.- Group A :----All times local...
- 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Division II2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Division IIThe following teams took part in the Division II tournament, that was held from December 9, through December 16, 2007. Group A was played at Canazei, Italy.- Group A :----All times local...
- 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Division III2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Division IIIThe following teams took part in the Division III tournament, that was held from January 16 through January 24, 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia.-Standings:-----Results:All times local...
- 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships rosters2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships rosters--::--::--::--::--::-See also:* 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships* 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Division I* 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Division II...