TAIT: Edmonton, Red Deer to host the world's best junior hockey a year from now

TAIT: Edmonton, Red Deer to host the world's best junior hockey a year from now

Like Santa swooping in a few days early, a sly wink in his eye, boots scraping a frosty shingle, snagging the biggest present in his sling on a rooftop nail and ripping the wrapping paper just enough for all of us wide-eyed kids below to peek at the shiny surprise inside. That’s exactly how the news tumbled out, rolled down the chimney, and settled into our laps with a soft whoosh.