I cheer for Canada first, Canuck prospects second and cheer for the underdog third, but really, I just support amateur hockey and these kids, all of them, the coaches, etc.
The WJHC is my favourite hockey next to the Cup finals, maybe even more.
It is also my my favourite part of winter and a family tradition going way back.
I plan my holidays and activities around those days and games. Before life became complicated, I studied all players as much as I could and followed these kids right through their draft years, etc. I’ve slowed down on that stuff, but remain loyal to the ritual and the tradition I’ve turned it all into.