Resounding failure of the Canadian program at the World Junior Championships. And the Russians who aren’t there.
This sport no longer belongs to us. We’re falling further and further behind. How can we believe that the leaders are aware of this when they turn a blind eye to even worse?– Jean-Charles Lajoie (@JiCLajoie) January 2, 2024
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Over the past few days, there’s been a lot of talk about Team Canada Junior losing to the Czech Republic. After all, not reaching the semi-finals of the tournament is a disappointment.
Canada’s young players felt it too, as they were the victims of comments on social networks.
That said, there’s a difference between saying that the 2023-2024 edition didn’t live up to expectations and saying that hockey no longer belongs to Canada. I’m referring to Jean-Charles Lajoie’s tweet.
It’s true, for example, that the development of young hockey players in this country is controversial. And it’s also true that Hockey Canada officials have already turned a blind eye.
After all, it’s only one edition (a very inexperienced one, at that) and we have to keep things in perspective.
Clearly, Stéphane Leroux was one of those who didn’t appreciate the TVA Sports host’s comments. Seeing the words “program failure” and “this sport no longer belongs to us” didn’t make the RDS journalist happy.
3rd absence from the #MondialJunior final four since the early 2000s and I’m reading: “Program failure”, “this sport no longer belongs to us”.
Let’s be serious!
It’s ONE match – One (4 of 7) against the Czech Republic who wins? Thank you
By the way, Canada was missing 7 including Bedard
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) January 2, 2024
Over the past 10 years, Canada’s record at the #MondialJunior vs the powers (USA-FIN-SUE-RUS) -> 18-10-3, the best of the 5 countries mentioned.
Canada has won 5 of the last 10 championships before this year.
It’s true that our hockey is going badly!!!
It’s late in Sweden #Bonnenuit
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) January 2, 2024
Afterwards, JiC (indirectly) retorted by saying that he appreciated comments aimed at debating in the right way. He then went on to remind those giving lessons to “lower your head on the stairs” so as not to miss a step.
2/2 As for those who give lessons, don’t forget to lower your head on the stairs, you might miss a step. Of course, you’re also likely to run into members of the public who want to say hello, but don’t be so condescending – they’re good people. I know that
– Jean-Charles Lajoie (@JiCLajoie) January 3, 2024
When we say that hockey attracts passions in Canada, it’s a good proof. And in this case, we’re not even talking about the Habs, we’re talking about junior hockey.
We’ll see what happens next year for Canada.
In bursts
– Speaking of the CMJ.
Germany wins the relegation match 5-4 against Norway in overtime and remains in the World Group for next year #MondialJunior
Germany, who stunned Finland at the start of the tournament, finish 9th.
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) January 4, 2024
– Today’s schedule.
Today at #MondialJunior
(ET)
Semi-finals9:00 am: Czech Republic
vs Sweden
1:30pm: Finland
vs United States
#RDS #Tradition
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) January 4, 2024
– Reminder: the Sabres are in town.
Kicking off the trip in Montreal tonight!
: @MSGNetworks, MSG+
: @WGR550#LetsGoBuffalo | @thelegendsway pic.twitter.com/xvZKvxxQ4E
– Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) January 4, 2024
– Indeed.
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