Who will win the 2022 World Juniors? Odds, predictions and more to know about all 10 teams
The 2022 World Juniors is taking place. The initial tournament was canceled in December. Latvia will replace Russia, who were banned from international events. Team USA is eyeing another gold medal. The Sporting News predicts the winner. It's the sixth time in World Junior history that the gold has gone south of the border.
Canada, Finland, Czechia and Slovakia are in Pool A. Slovakia didn't have their top players, so they won't be able to play. Canada should come out on top over Finland. Latvia will probably end up last in the group.
Sweden and USA are the favorites to win the World Junior Championship. Switzerland and Germany are in a toss-up for the third place. Austria will be happy if they end the group stage with a single win.
Canada will win the 2022 World Juniors.
Sweden will win the 2022 World Juniors.
2A Finland defeats 3B Switzerland in 2022 World Juniors.
USA will play Czechia in the quarterfinals. The most intriguing match-up would be between USA and Czech Republic. USA is likely to advance to the semis.
1A Canada defeats 2A Finland in the 2022 World Juniors.
Two rematches from the preliminary round are on deck for the semifinals. Finland can't beat Canada. Sweden and USA will play each other in the final. Jesper Wallstedt will be the difference maker for Sweden.
Canada will win the 2022 World Juniors gold medal.
Finland will win the 2022 World Juniors. Sweden will lose players like William Eklund and Alexander Holtz. Canada will be back on top of the podium in 2022.
Mason McTavish, Canada, will be the World Junior Champion in 2022.
Mason McTavish, Canada, is the best forward.
Simon Edvinsson, Sweden, is the best defender in the world.
Jesper Wallstedt will be the best goalkeeper at the 2022 World Juniors. Canada's McTavish is the top scorer heading into the tournament. Sweden's defense will play a key role in their success.
Canada, Finland, the United States and Sweden are the clear frontrunners to win this year's tournament. All four countries are +408 or higher, while the other six teams are -1555 or lower.
