Winnipeg Jets: World Junior Championships More Important for Which Prospect?

December 24th, 2012 by Anthony Capocci Leave a reply »
Many young players and prospects are getting set to represent their countries in the upcoming Under 20 World Junior Championships which will begin on December 26th. With the NHL on the verge of cancellation, this tournament will be the most prominent two weeks of hockey the entire year.

There's no better time for a young emerging star to showcase his talents.

Two emerging stars out of the same organization have an opportunity to do so. Offensive phenom, Mark Scheifele, will represent team Canada. The stout defensive-defenseman, Jacob Trouba, will represent team USA.

Though they may be rivals during the next couple of weeks, both of them represent their future hockey club, the Winnipeg Jets.

The tournament will be huge for both players as they’ll look to take their game to a whole new level. Having an impactful tournament in the World Junior Championships can bode well for a player's confidence. We've seen new stars born each and every year and this year will be no different.

Obviously, it's importan ...

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