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A Rangers’ WJC Primer

With the recent cancellations in the NHL, you may find yourself with a small void in your life. If you’ve been yearning to watch some ice hockey, you’re in luck—the 2022 World Junior Championship is right around the corner. It’s a chance to see many of the world’s top prospects on one of the biggest stages they’ve played so far in their career.

The tournament consists of two groups that hold five teams each. The groups play one single round robin series and then the top four teams from each group advance into a playoff. If you’re interested in reading all the rules for this international tournament you can find them here.