The annual World Junior Championship tournament is a big deal. Several current members of the Calgary Flames cut their teeth in that tournament before making the jump to professional hockey.
Here are their experiences at a glance.
MATT STAJAN
Six months removed from being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Stajan suited up for Canada at the 2003 World Juniors. He won a silver medal at the event.
MICHAEL FROLIK
A beneficiary of a bit of a depth issue for the Czech Republic a decade ago, Frolik represented his country at four consecutive World Juniors – 2005 through 2008.