sonnytheman
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with the guaranteed medal this year, Canada now ties the record for most consecutive years with a WJHC medal (7). Russia went 1-3-3 (g-s-b) from 1994-2000.
sonnytheman said:with the guaranteed medal this year, Canada now ties the record for most consecutive years with a WJHC medal (7). Russia went 1-3-3 (g-s-b) from 1994-2000.
Rob Paxon said:I'm guessing they'll break that record next year.
sonnytheman said:I wouldn't be so sure. Its likely that there may be no returning players next year if the NHL is on, and the 2004 draft crop wasn't that great for Canada (those will be the 19 yr olds next year). However, if Gretzky is right and the lockout takes another year, then Crosby-Brule will be there, and then yes, they should break the record.
jet228 said:It's going to be a very tough tourney next year in Vancouver... with Russia, Finland, on the Czechs all having mature, talented entries. Canada only has 2 eligible returnees next year, Crosby and Glass, but will have an extremely strong contingent in '07 as the '88 draft year class is very deep. Having said that, games are played on ice, not paper... and being in Canada next year will hopefully give the guys a boost.
ktownhockey said:Glass isn't eligible he's an 85' bday...
The other returning eligible player is Cam Barker.... he;s an 86 bday...
both should be in the NHL if there is a season next year