Tanner Molendyk (Getty Images) It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hockey is set for a hectic schedule over the next few months, particularly with the new 4 Nations Face-Off tournament scheduled in mid-February. However, before we can really dig our teeth into best-on-best hockey for the first time in almost a decade, the U20 Worlds tournament serves a perfect appetizer to stimulate desire among hockey-crazed fans. The World Juniors are a fixture in the holiday schedule for the most dedicated Canadians. This year's edition, taking place in Ottawa, figures to be another instant classic. After a disappointing performance in 2024, Team Canada looks set to ice the most skilled roster in the competition, which bodes well for their chances of advancing further. There's a very clear power divide between the medal favourites and the potential spoilers this year. While there is always the possibility of a shock result in a one-o...