Congratulations to the World Junior team on a 4th consecutive gold medal! While our 20-game undefeated streak came to an end against a very good Swedish team, Canada still dominiated in international hockey also winning the Spengler Cup and under 17 championship. What is truly amazing are the records Canada has amassed over the years. 20 consecutive wins, 400 minutes of 5-on-5 shutout hockey (which equates to almost 7 full games) and 160 shutout minutes courtesy of Justin Pogge in 2006 when Canada didn’t allow 1 goal in against Finland and Russia in the semi-final and gold medal game respectively.

Canada has appeared in the gold medal game for the last 6 consecutive years and it was Canada’s 10 consecutive medal in the World Junior tournament. In the last 16 years, our World Junior team has won 9 gold medals, 3 silver and 3 bronze which is a tremendous feat.

The 2009 tournament in Ottawa is already sold out and will be the perfect venue to tie our own record with our 5th consecutive gold medal. 10 players are eligible for next year’s tournament

The talent Canada has produced bodes well for 2010 in Vancouver when the team will likely consist of the likes of Crosby, Spezza, Luongo, Turris, Heatley, Lecavalier and Pronger.

What’s next for Canada? The Women’s junior team absolutely hammered Switzerland 15 – 0 in a preliminary game on Saturday, which of course was overshadowed by the men’s gold medal game. Mark January 20th on the calendar, that’s the date of the gold medal game for the women’s under 18 tournament and the next of many more medals to add to the list!

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