Steven Ellis
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It's #WorldJuniors preview time at @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social.
Kicking it off by looking at Czechia – a team bringing one of its best lineups we've seen, and with a real shot at gold:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Kicking it off by looking at Czechia – a team bringing one of its best lineups we've seen, and with a real shot at gold:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
2026 World Juniors Preview: Team Czechia looks ready to medal again
The Czechs are riding a three-year medal streak – can they keep it alive in Minnesota?
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December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It's #WorldJuniors preview time at @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social.
Kicking it off by looking at Czechia – a team bringing one of its best lineups we've seen, and with a real shot at gold:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Kicking it off by looking at Czechia – a team bringing one of its best lineups we've seen, and with a real shot at gold:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Denmark announced their preliminary #WorldJuniors team today.
Of note, Florida Panthers prospect Mads Kongsbak Klyvø is on the team. He hasn't played a game yet in 2025-26 due to injuries.
Linus Rørth, one of the team's better players, will miss the event due to injury.
ishockey.dk/u20-landshol...
Of note, Florida Panthers prospect Mads Kongsbak Klyvø is on the team. He hasn't played a game yet in 2025-26 due to injuries.
Linus Rørth, one of the team's better players, will miss the event due to injury.
ishockey.dk/u20-landshol...
U20-landsholdet udtaget til VM i USA – Danmarks Ishockey Union
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December 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Denmark announced their preliminary #WorldJuniors team today.
Of note, Florida Panthers prospect Mads Kongsbak Klyvø is on the team. He hasn't played a game yet in 2025-26 due to injuries.
Linus Rørth, one of the team's better players, will miss the event due to injury.
ishockey.dk/u20-landshol...
Of note, Florida Panthers prospect Mads Kongsbak Klyvø is on the team. He hasn't played a game yet in 2025-26 due to injuries.
Linus Rørth, one of the team's better players, will miss the event due to injury.
ishockey.dk/u20-landshol...
I looked at 10 notable snubs from Canada's #WorldJuniors training camp roster.
Marek Vanacker, Bryce Pickford and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Marek Vanacker, Bryce Pickford and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Breaking down Canada’s top snubs for the 2026 World Junior Championship
These prospects all had decent chances to make it. Here’s why they didn’t.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I looked at 10 notable snubs from Canada's #WorldJuniors training camp roster.
Marek Vanacker, Bryce Pickford and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Marek Vanacker, Bryce Pickford and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Canada's training camp roster for the 2026 #WorldJuniors.
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Canada's training camp roster for the 2026 #WorldJuniors.
It's a five-player fight for first overall in the 2026 #NHLDraft.
I took a look at Gavin McKenna and the other top contenders to be taken with the first pick:
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I took a look at Gavin McKenna and the other top contenders to be taken with the first pick:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
2026 NHL Draft: Which prospects are in the running for first overall?
McKenna is still No. 1, but it's a five-horse race heading into the final month of the calendar year.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It's a five-player fight for first overall in the 2026 #NHLDraft.
I took a look at Gavin McKenna and the other top contenders to be taken with the first pick:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
I took a look at Gavin McKenna and the other top contenders to be taken with the first pick:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
Hockey Canada has released its schedule for #WorldJuniors training camp in Niagara Falls.
All practices are open to the public at Gale Centre.
hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-c...
All practices are open to the public at Gale Centre.
hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-c...
2025-26 Canada’s National Junior Team Training Camp| National Junior Team
View the 2025-26 Canada’s National Junior Team Training Camp Schedule taking place at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls, ON.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Hockey Canada has released its schedule for #WorldJuniors training camp in Niagara Falls.
All practices are open to the public at Gale Centre.
hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-c...
All practices are open to the public at Gale Centre.
hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-c...
The Calder Trophy race has heated up in a big way over the past month.
Matthew Schaefer is still No. 1, but a pair of goaltenders have made the fight quite interesting.
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Matthew Schaefer is still No. 1, but a pair of goaltenders have made the fight quite interesting.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-ca...
2025-26 Calder Trophy December Rankings: Goalies steal the show
Wallstedt and Askarov highlight four new names in the fight for the NHL's rookie of the year honors.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Calder Trophy race has heated up in a big way over the past month.
Matthew Schaefer is still No. 1, but a pair of goaltenders have made the fight quite interesting.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-ca...
Matthew Schaefer is still No. 1, but a pair of goaltenders have made the fight quite interesting.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-ca...
Canada is the only #WorldJuniors team with players still actively in the NHL.
Who could join the team for the event in Minnesota – and who, absolutely, no matter what – will not be loaned out?
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Who could join the team for the event in Minnesota – and who, absolutely, no matter what – will not be loaned out?
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/which-c...
Which Canadian World Junior-eligible players are still in the NHL?
Some are more likely to suit up for Canada's Olympic team than the World Juniors, but these nine are still eligible for the Christmas classic.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Canada is the only #WorldJuniors team with players still actively in the NHL.
Who could join the team for the event in Minnesota – and who, absolutely, no matter what – will not be loaned out?
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/which-c...
Who could join the team for the event in Minnesota – and who, absolutely, no matter what – will not be loaned out?
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/which-c...
Breaking down USA's #WorldJuniors selection camp roster.
Lineup projection, schedule, notable omissions and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/breakin...
Lineup projection, schedule, notable omissions and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/breakin...
Breaking down USA’s 2026 World Junior Championship selection camp roster
USA is looking to become just the third nation to win gold for the third consecutive year.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Breaking down USA's #WorldJuniors selection camp roster.
Lineup projection, schedule, notable omissions and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/breakin...
Lineup projection, schedule, notable omissions and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/breakin...
Happy Thanksgiving, America.
Here is my final USA #WorldJuniors roster projection:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Here is my final USA #WorldJuniors roster projection:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
2026 World Juniors: Final roster projection for Team USA
Winning for a third straight year might be difficult, but the Americans have built-in chemistry on their side.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, America.
Here is my final USA #WorldJuniors roster projection:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Here is my final USA #WorldJuniors roster projection:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
I took a look at the top performers from the #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge.
Xavier Villeneuve, Carson Carels, Victor Plante and Wyatt Cullen lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-per...
Xavier Villeneuve, Carson Carels, Victor Plante and Wyatt Cullen lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-per...
Top performers from the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
The Americans won the two-game showcase after edging the CHL in a special Super Overtime on Wednesday night.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I took a look at the top performers from the #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge.
Xavier Villeneuve, Carson Carels, Victor Plante and Wyatt Cullen lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-per...
Xavier Villeneuve, Carson Carels, Victor Plante and Wyatt Cullen lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-per...
My top standouts from Game 2 (and Super Overtime) as the USA Hockey National Team Development Program edges out the CHL.
Victor Plante, Caleb Malhotra and more:
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Victor Plante, Caleb Malhotra and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/top-standout... #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge
Top standouts from Game 2 of 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
You might have never heard of “Super Overtime” before, but we got it for the first time in CHL USA...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:18 AM
My top standouts from Game 2 (and Super Overtime) as the USA Hockey National Team Development Program edges out the CHL.
Victor Plante, Caleb Malhotra and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/top-standout... #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge
Victor Plante, Caleb Malhotra and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/top-standout... #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge
Victor Plante wins the series for USA, scoring just under six minutes into super overtime.
The CHL won last year – USA takes it this year. #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge
The CHL won last year – USA takes it this year. #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Victor Plante wins the series for USA, scoring just under six minutes into super overtime.
The CHL won last year – USA takes it this year. #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge
The CHL won last year – USA takes it this year. #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge
Lines for Game 2 of the #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge.
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Lines for Game 2 of the #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge.
I looked at nine of the top performers from the #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge as the USNTDP wins 4-2 on opening night.
Wyatt Cullen, Chase Reid and more:
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Wyatt Cullen, Chase Reid and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/top-standout...
Top standouts from Game 1 of 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
The USNTDP won their first game after getting swept in the inaugural event in Ontario last season.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I looked at nine of the top performers from the #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge as the USNTDP wins 4-2 on opening night.
Wyatt Cullen, Chase Reid and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/top-standout...
Wyatt Cullen, Chase Reid and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/top-standout...
Lines for CHL vs. USNTDP.
Puck drop a little after 8:00 PM ET.
Puck drop a little after 8:00 PM ET.
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Lines for CHL vs. USNTDP.
Puck drop a little after 8:00 PM ET.
Puck drop a little after 8:00 PM ET.
Harrison Boettiger is one of the top goaltenders in @TheWHL this season.
He's a big reason for @Kelowna_Rockets' hot run recently. Now, he's set to become the first player to play for both #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge teams.
Meet the LEGO-loving prospect:
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He's a big reason for @Kelowna_Rockets' hot run recently. Now, he's set to become the first player to play for both #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge teams.
Meet the LEGO-loving prospect:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/harriso...
‘He’ll win you big games’: Meet Harrison Boettiger, one of 2026 NHL Draft’s top goaltenders
Boettiger’s numbers have been excellent – and now he’s set to make history during one of the biggest prospect events...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Harrison Boettiger is one of the top goaltenders in @TheWHL this season.
He's a big reason for @Kelowna_Rockets' hot run recently. Now, he's set to become the first player to play for both #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge teams.
Meet the LEGO-loving prospect:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/harriso...
He's a big reason for @Kelowna_Rockets' hot run recently. Now, he's set to become the first player to play for both #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge teams.
Meet the LEGO-loving prospect:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/harriso...
I took a look at five NHL prospects thriving in Europe right now:
- Roman Kantserov #Blackhawks
- Filip Eriksson #GoHabsGo
- Egor Surin #Smashville
- Dmitri Gamzin #Isles
- Benjamin Rautiainen #GoBolts
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- Roman Kantserov #Blackhawks
- Filip Eriksson #GoHabsGo
- Egor Surin #Smashville
- Dmitri Gamzin #Isles
- Benjamin Rautiainen #GoBolts
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NHL Prospect Roundup: Top five players thriving in Europe
It's not easy being a youngster playing European pro hockey – but these five have been exceptional so far this season.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I took a look at five NHL prospects thriving in Europe right now:
- Roman Kantserov #Blackhawks
- Filip Eriksson #GoHabsGo
- Egor Surin #Smashville
- Dmitri Gamzin #Isles
- Benjamin Rautiainen #GoBolts
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- Roman Kantserov #Blackhawks
- Filip Eriksson #GoHabsGo
- Egor Surin #Smashville
- Dmitri Gamzin #Isles
- Benjamin Rautiainen #GoBolts
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USA Hockey will unveil its Olympic jerseys on Wednesday morning on the TODAY Show.
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
USA Hockey will unveil its Olympic jerseys on Wednesday morning on the TODAY Show.
Reposted by Steven Ellis
Today's the day! The 2025-26 #PWHL season is set to begin.
Check out @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social's preview hub to find the full rosters, as well as previews and predictions from Hunter Crowther, @bensteiner00.bsky.social and myself, before the puck drops tonight
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Check out @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social's preview hub to find the full rosters, as well as previews and predictions from Hunter Crowther, @bensteiner00.bsky.social and myself, before the puck drops tonight
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Daily Faceoff’s 2025-26 PWHL team preview Hub
Check out how all eight teams are shaping up heading into the league’s third season.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today's the day! The 2025-26 #PWHL season is set to begin.
Check out @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social's preview hub to find the full rosters, as well as previews and predictions from Hunter Crowther, @bensteiner00.bsky.social and myself, before the puck drops tonight
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Check out @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social's preview hub to find the full rosters, as well as previews and predictions from Hunter Crowther, @bensteiner00.bsky.social and myself, before the puck drops tonight
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
The #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge takes place next week.
I took a look at 10 players to watch between the two teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
I took a look at 10 players to watch between the two teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
2026 NHL Draft: Top players to watch at CHL USA Prospects Challenge
The CHL swept the series in 2024, but the USNTDP is ready to fight back in Alberta.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge takes place next week.
I took a look at 10 players to watch between the two teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
I took a look at 10 players to watch between the two teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
Time for a new #NHLDraft Rankings.
McKenna is still at the top, but the gap is closing.
Top 50 for November:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
McKenna is still at the top, but the gap is closing.
Top 50 for November:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: November top 50
McKenna remains on top, but there's been plenty of changes throughout the first round.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Time for a new #NHLDraft Rankings.
McKenna is still at the top, but the gap is closing.
Top 50 for November:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
McKenna is still at the top, but the gap is closing.
Top 50 for November:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM