Jan 1, 2015
Hot Button Issues: Day 7
Each day throughout the World Junior Championship, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button brings important issues and topics surrounding the tournament to the forefront. Today, Craig selects his All-Star teams through the round robin stage.
By Craig Button
Each day throughout the World Junior Championship, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button brings important issues and topics surrounding the tournament to the forefront. Today, Craig selects his All-Star teams through the round robin stage.
GROUP A
First All-Star Team
| Player | Stats | All-Star Credentials |
|---|---|---|
| G Thatcher Demko, USA | 1.31 GAA, .955 SP | Very solid, not spectacular |
| D Josh Morrissey, CAN | 1-2-3, plus-6 | Physical and skill blend |
| D Madison Bowey, CAN | 1-3-4, plus-7 | Candidate for best defenceman |
| F Max Domi, CAN | 4-3-7, plus-6 | Dynamic scoring threat always |
| F Sam Reinhart, CAN | 3-5-8, plus-9 | Tourney’s leading scorer |
| F Hudson Fasching, USA | 1-2-3, plus-7 | Big, powerful presence |
Second All-Star Team
| Player | Stats | All-Star Credentials |
|---|---|---|
| G Denis Godla, SVK | 3.12 GAA, .919 SP | Keyed third place finish |
| D Darnell Nurse, CAN | 0-0-0, plus-1 | Imposing physical presence |
| D Julius Honka, FIN | 1-0-1, minus-1 | Diminutive rearguard factors everywhere |
| F Jesse Puljujarvi, FIN | 0-0-0, even | Tournament leading 23 shots |
| F Dylan Larkin, USA | 5-2-7, plus-7 | Speed, scoring and determination |
| F Mikko Rantanen, FIN | 3-0-3, plus-2 | Three of Finland’s five goals |
GROUP B
First All-Star Team
| Player | Stats | All-Star Credentials |
|---|---|---|
| G Georg Sorensen, DEN | 3.70 GAA, .909 SP | Spectacular goaltending in tourney |
| D Gustav Forsling, SWE | 2-4-6, plus-2 | Best defenceman preliminary round |
| D Sebastian Aho, SWE | 1-1-2, plus-3 | Plays with creativity |
| F Oskar Lindblom, SWE | 3-4-7, even | Made Sweden PP dangerous |
| F Oliver Bjorkstrand, DEN | 4-1-5, minus-3 | Excels in all areas |
| F David Pastrnak, CZE | 1-6-7, plus-3 | Key to avoiding relegation |
Second All-Star Team
| Player | Stats | All-Star Credentials |
|---|---|---|
| G Linus Soderstrom, SWE | 1.50 GAA, .940 SP | Pillar of strength |
| D Julius Bergman, SWE | 0-1-1, plus-4 | Not flashy but effective |
| D Ziat Paigin, RUS | 0-1-1, plus-5 | Big, steadying presence |
| F Nikolaj Ehlers, DEN | 1-3-4, minus-2 | Dashing Dane threatens |
| F Axel Holmstron, SWE | 1-4-5, plus-1 | Solid, two-way game |
| F William Nylander, SWE | 2-5-7, plus-1 | Owns puck and dangerous |