Toews and Terry shootout heroics are part of the 11th-to-20th top moments in World Junior Championship history as it turns 50. Watch Ken Campbell's video columns this week for the full reveal.
As someone who has covered a dozen World Junior Championships and watched almost all the others on television, the event has provided hockey fans with innumerable memories over the years.
That's why I'm presenting my top 50, in recognition that the 2026 tournament in Minnesota will be the 50th of this great event.
Here are Nos. 11 through 20. Watch the video for more, and let us know what you think.
20. 2014: Rasmus Ristolainen wraps it up for Finland over heavily favored home Swedes
19. 2010: John Carlson plays American hero over home Canadians
18. 2006: Canada smothers opponents in Vancouver with Justin Pogge in net
17. 2007: Jonathan Toews wins the skills competition in semifinal against USA
16. 2005: NHL lockout produces a Canadian juggernaut in North Dakota
15. 1988: Jimmy Waite was really effin' good versus Soviets
14. 1983: Peter Forsberg goes on a tear to set single-game scoring record
13. 1993: Manny Legace cements his WJC legacy versus Finland
12. 2017: Troy Terry. Are you kidding me?
11. 2000: Czechs beat Russia for gold in the most merciful end to a game ever
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Catch Up On The Top 50 World Juniors Moments
Click on the links below to navigate the list of the top moments in World Junior Championship history.
Nos. 21 to 30:featuring a couple of mind-blowing lines in Anchorage
Nos. 31 to 40: featuring Mason McTavish's goal line save in overtime
Nos. 41 to 50: featuring Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel facing off for gold
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