The Nashville Predators were well represented at the 2023 World Junior Championship (WJC), which wrapped up last night in Halifax, Canada.
2022 first-round pick Joakim Kemell represented Team Finland; they were bounced by Sweden in the tournament’s quarterfinals. Meanwhile, defender Ryan Ufko helped lead the United States to a bronze medal with a victory over Sweden yesterday, and defender Jack Matier earned a gold medal as Canada defeated Czechia in overtime.
Joakim Kemell rifles a shot into the top corner to tie the game #WorldJuniors pic.