World Juniors recap: Canada gets the gold over Czechia, USA takes bronze, and Connor Bedard steals the show

On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show immediately following the World Junior Championship gold medal game, Max and Corey, on location at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, give their instant reaction to Canada’s victory and discuss Shane Wright’s big night, Connor Bedard’s all-time tournament performance, Luke Hughes taking heat online over the last week or so, Slovakian goalie Adam Gajan making a big impression, impacts on the 2023 NHL Draft, and much more.

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