Only four players on the roster have experienced the jubilation associated with winning gold in the U20 tournament, writing their names in the history books.
In the hockey world, the ultimate prize is the Stanley Cup. Every hockey player, young and old, dreams of one day hoisting Lord Stanley, but the dream isn't attainable for everyone. That's why these young players hold onto every opportunity they get to compete for gold. In the end, some will never understand that feeling.
We've covered a lot of bases during the first three parts of this series on the World Junior Championships.