In an absolutely wild opener at World Juniors, one of Team Canada's heroes is the son of an NHL legend.
Specifically, the son of Calgary Flames legend Jarome Iginla.
Does that make any hockey fans feel old? Probably.
But there he was, Tij Iginla, with a crucial goal.
Canada had just taken a 4-3 lead, then given a goal right back to Czechia, before Tij Iginla went up high for a goal and a 5-4 lead midway through the third period.
TIJ IGINLA POTS HIS FIRST! Canada re-takes the lead just 71 seconds after Czechia tied it up! #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/WDpYHePtsJ
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2025
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That's an absolute bucket.
Tij was the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft by Utah.
He's currently playing in the Western Hockey League for the Kelowna Rockets as he continues to develop.
He's certainly got great genes. And having success at World Juniors would be a huge stepping stone in his career.
This was a great way to open his scoring account at this tournament for the 19-year old son of an all-time great.
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