Keenan and the WJHCs: In 1978, Canada played host to the second official world junior tournament, as the focus in Montreal shifted to a single, spectacular 16-year-old from Brantford, Ont., by the name of Wayne Gretzky.
While the Great One stole the show by scoring 17 points in the tournament, the Russians won again, led by defenceman Viacheslav Fetisov.
It wasn’t until 1982 in Minnesota that Canada won its first gold medal, behind a team coached by Dave King and Mike Keenan. Players such as Mike Moller, Gord Kluzak and goaltender Mike Moffat led the way for Canada, which didn’t lose a game and outscored the opposition 45-14.
