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2026 World Juniors preview

With the World Junior Championships set to officially begin on Friday, the guys break down everything you need to know before puck drop, including which teams have a chance to medal, awards predictions, and storylines to watch as the tournament gets underway.

Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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