PREDICTING THE ENTIRE 2025 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!

[@vachy2015]

comment for algorithm lets go czechia

[@onthefly1515]

I appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing how the Czech’s fare in this one after an impressive run these last few years!

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

I applaud your efforts here. Logically, what you have said could certainly happen. But those hockey gods can be cruel sometimes...Good Luck to Canada!

[@onthefly1515]

Certainly a good start today! Looking for more of the same throughout this tournament from our boys in white and red!

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

@@onthefly1515 Agreed. Textbook defense, and the forwards were certainly putting a lot of pressure on the Finns. Let's go!

[@onthefly1515]

Absolutely! Hoping for more of the same, Go Canada Go!

[@USALLTHEWAY]

After seeing the USA today I’m more confident than before, Hutson and the other D man showed that they can hang with the top pair and limit the drop off. Faced some adversity early on and handled it by going on a 7-2 goal run the next 1/2 of that game, and the top line is absolutely filthy

[@USALLTHEWAY]

The adversity was good to have to test them. The bottom 6 forwards and bottom 4 D man looked better than people gave credit, if they keep it up they will remain the most dangerous team

[@onthefly1515]

Will certainly be interesting to see how it goes for the US, they’re a team that had a lot of self inflicted problems today and I’m not sure if they’re prepared to fight that, look out for when they play Finland, might be an upset 👀

[@USALLTHEWAY]

@@onthefly1515 Canada had just as many and were fortunate that George played his best game of his life, and I’m a Kings fan he’s going to be a solid goalie but that was not expected at all. USA toyed with Finland pre tournament while it’ll be closer it will still be a comfortable win

[@onthefly1515]

​@@USALLTHEWAY They both certainly were however the mistakes Canada made were bailed out by their goalie, Augustine had a rough look so it will be interesting to see if he's able to find his groove again (I do expect him to). Should still come down to the marquee New Years Eve matchup between US and Canada! Will be interesting to see who takes it!

[@USALLTHEWAY]

@ the group stage game doesn’t mean much in my opinion, have to go thru each other again to win gold. Trey probably sits Saturday and then plays the rest of the tournament if I had to guess

[@exclusiveoro5349]

I need a lock bro. Gotta feed these pups. 🏴‍☠️

[@onthefly1515]

Hope the video helped!

[@Petersson-yo7yn]

As a Swede I believe yet again we have a big chance but we are Sweden and we are gold medalist at losing a gold medal game so that sounds about right this year. Canada beats Sweden in the gold medal game 4-3

[@JM-gj7de]

I've never understood the Swedes at this tournament. All the talent in the world but just can't close the deal. It's baffling to me. Is it the coaching? The system? A confidence problem? Idk...

[@Petersson-yo7yn]

@@JM-gj7de I think it is the nerves, I know Canada LOVES hockey and especially the world juniors but I cannot state how much pressure Swedish media and tv and giving these young kids going in to the tournament. So many Swedes watch the tournament and I believe that it was causing the kids to be THAT nervous as we saw on home ice last year where we lost yet again in the gold medal game

[@JM-gj7de]

@@Petersson-yo7yn Wow, that's really interesting. I had no idea the media was giving these kids so much pressure. That's not healthy for teenagers, I suppose. You've made me realize that perhaps the lack of pressure is what helps USA in this tournament. I can tell you that 99% of Americans don't even know that this tournament exists. Basically, only the parents of the players and a few knowledgeable fans are aware of it. Almost nobody cares. Furthermore, USA is playing nearly every tournament in Canada...where all the fans hate them and cheer against them in every single game they play. The constant booing and negative energy from Canadian fans develops an internal cohesion and a 'F-you' attitude amongst the American players. They play angry and want to shut the crowd up. It's not completely transferable, but perhaps the Swede's need to develop an 'us against the world' type of mentality, too. Swedes are typically slow to anger but can get pretty crazy when they are. Swedes need to harness that anger somehow, I think. Sweden has the talent. It just needs to make a breakthrough mentally.

[@AuDa05]

Save my comment. Czechia playing in medal game... Source: trust me bro

[@onthefly1515]

Saved. Locked in. Will come back :)

[@skyroxik.0]

never underestimate slovakia and czechia

[@rice1929]

sweden smoking slovakia 😂😂😂😂

[@onthefly1515]

Never! But I do think Sweden takes it and Finland in my eyes are better than both of them. Hope you'll join us for our day 1 recap which we just posted!

[@former2u]

i agree with you Canada vs Sweden in final with Canada winning

[@onthefly1515]

Love it! It would make for an amazing gold medal game between these two countries!

[@tallesttreeintheforest]

how do you know this stuff? tournament hasnt even started yet... amazing!

[@onthefly1515]

The predictions come from a lot of research on the various teams and seeing them in action during the pre-tournament games! At the end of the day you can’t predict the entire tournament but in my eyes it should follow something similar to this!

[@jozefmasny8349]

I hate this prediction, Slovakia went out after overtime twice, there is no one who deserve semis more.

[@onthefly1515]

Now that I completely agree with, unfortunately I have to put my heart aside although I’ll be the first one cheering on the Slovak team!

[@calle9368]

How popular is the WJC in other countries? I mean in Sweden I feel like it’s huge and maybe the most popular international tournament.

[@kettusport]

In Finland it is a very big thing even though the games start / finish at midnight, would say that it is at a very close level to the World Championship in May. Some of Finland's games in recent years have reached hundreds of thousands of viewers, probably the most notable was the 2021 quarterfinal win which brought in 1,2 million and finished around 01.00 in the morning.

[@onthefly1515]

@calle9368 I know for the majority of countries, the WJC ranks in the top 3 International tournaments, either Second behind the Olympics or Third behind the World Championships! It’s the tradition of sitting around the TV cheering for your country to me that makes this tournament so successful!

[@onthefly1515]

⁠@@kettusportLove it! Finland has always impressed me with their passion for the sport especially at this tournament! Hope to see another impressive performance out of them this year!

[@calle9368]

@@onthefly1515 Thanks for the answer and it is for sure is a tradition. Last year in the QF close to 3 million watched Sweden’s game, almost 1/3rd of the country which is insane. Maybe that’s a reason why Sweden always loses the final, too much pressure?

[@onthefly1515]

@@calle9368 Certainly pressure plays a factor, I know Canada faces similar pressure although it tends to bring out the best in them. It's always great to see these tournaments bring together countries through sport! Hope to get that number up to 2/3 soon :)

[@monstertruckscanada]

This just doesn’t feel like Canadas year in my eyes, I certainly think 2026 will be the year though.

[@onthefly1515]

After today I have to say that I'm significantly more confident than just a few days ago, lots of hockey to be played but after today I think this might just be their year!

[@JM-gj7de]

Exactly the same final result as I'm predicting, although my group standings were a bit different. I'm a USA fan, but our forward group is not nearly as deep as last year's team. USA had three equally talented scoring lines. This year, they have one top line with the rest being decent/good. If Canada can shut down the Boston College line, they'll win comfortably I think. USA's defense is also far less dynamic this year. No Lane Hutson or Seamus Casey going coast-to-coast. Buium is a superb two-way defender but doesn't razzle dazzle like the aforementioned guys did. I'm not betting against a pissed off Team Canada playing at home. Hope I'm wrong. We'll see.

[@onthefly1515]

I’m thinking that as well which is why I took Canada to win in the Semis. I think Canada loses their first matchup with the US because they don’t know how to defend that top line but in the semis I’m expecting a shut down effort by the strong Canadian backend!

[@JM-gj7de]

@@onthefly1515 Fair and logical assessment. I think USA will lose the group game, too though. I really like Canada's roster this year. Very balanced. Although, I'm quite shocked at the big names that were left off. It's either going to work like a charm or fail spectacularly. Gonna be a fun tourney. Cheers!

[@onthefly1515]

​@@JM-gj7de It's very possible! In my eyes the NYE game is a tossup with the playoffs slightly leaning Canada. Will be interesting to see if Sweden is able to beat either of them come playoff time with no real similar matchup until then.

[@Jostra_FAME]

Canada winning the gold prediction? What a shocker!

[@onthefly1515]

I certainly hope you’re right! I think any of the “big 3” take this one but I’m sticking with Canada especially with them being on home ice, I think that little bit of boost, combined with last year’s disappointment, puts them just that much ahead of the other 2 powerhouses. Time will tell!

[@HockeyfanNHLIIHF]

Have to disagree on the US I think they win gold this year

[@onthefly1515]

Certainly a possibility! In my eyes the US’ chances get hurt by the schedule, similar to Canada but at the same time with Canada on home ice, I think they just narrowly edge out the US

[@samikdolihal4638]

Czechia Is thé best team🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿

[@onthefly1515]

I’ve been very impressed with the rise of the Czechs these last few years however in my eyes they fall just short at this tournament, I do hope that they’ll beat Finland in the quarterfinals but I’m unfortunately just not convinced

[@ngarcia103]

Quarterfinal seedings based on these predictions: (spoiler alert) 1. Sweden 2. USA 3. Canada 4. Czechia 5. Finland 6. Slovakia 7. Switzerland 8. Germany

[@CreteniusIdiotic]

slovakia1# finland2# canada3# usa4# finland5# czechia6# germany7# kazachstan8# latvia9#

[@TheHilltopPillbox]

@CreteniusIdiotic So, Sweden is relegated? Ouch!

[@CreteniusIdiotic]

@@TheHilltopPillbox swerige fema :-) swiss relegated :-)

[@winslowsstudio296]

NOPE!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@onthefly1515]

After today I’m not quite sure my friend :) Good ending for the US but the way they played was far from ideal, hope you’ll join us tonight for our day recap video!