Game Recap News Release Share this BSEN Q&A – World Juniors Memories w/ Scott Harrington January 2, 2026 The IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships produce some exciting memories for players and long-lasting career moments that stick with hockey fans for decades. With at least half a dozen current Belleville Sens having suited up for their country at the “World Juniors”, the Belleville Sens Entertainment Network’s Zach Staden will be chatting with some of those players to reflect on their experiences and share some of those memories. In our first edition, a conversation with defenceman Scott Harrington about his World Juniors experience, winning bronze on home soil, and more! BSEN: We’re gonna talk about the World Juniors and your time there. Just wanna start off with your fondest memory playing in those games SH: There was a lot of fun memories. I think the fondest was probably the first game we played in Calgary. Just the amount of people, so loud, so many jerseys. Up until that point, it was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. So yeah, it was really cool. BSEN: Speaking about playing in your home country, having that happen and just how special it is. What does it mean to you to be able to have brought home a (bronze) medal for the fans. SH: Yeah, it was a great experience. When you’re that age, the World Juniors is everything, and you grow up watching it when you’re a kid. Just nothing but great memories from it, and to win a medal, it’s really cool and really special. That’s definitely something I’ll never forget. BSEN: So many people love watching this tournament, and you talk about the pressure and intensity that goes with it. How did those games and those years playing there shape you into the player that you are today? SH: Well, it’s good experience for sure. Those high-pressure games, like you said. Every shift matters, and I think that’s very similar to pro hockey. So, you know, once you made that leap to turn pro, I think that was a good experience for myself to kind of draw back on, about the importance of every game and every shift and just being kind of laser-focused and then trying to do the best that you can every time you get on the ice. BSEN: We always look to people, at some points in our life to give advice. Was there anyone that you may have went to before the tournament or even during the tournament on the roster that you looked for advice from, or anyone that kind of guided you along in your first year? SH: I didn’t really know anyone on the roster in years prior, but at the time I was playing junior in London, so the coaches there sent many players to the World Juniors, and they kind of just gave us a little bit of advice leading into the tournament. But at the end of the day, you just need to play your game and try and do it the best that you can, however that is. They helped out, and it’s also nice going along and playing the under 17’s and 18’s, so you are kind of familiar with some of the players, staff, and coaches and stuff, so it just makes the whole thing a lot easier. BSEN: You kind of spoke to it a little bit earlier. You walk into the arena and see all of those jerseys and how excited you can be. What did it feel like for you to put on the maple leaf, be on the ice there, and compete for your country? SH: There’s nothing cooler. When you’re younger like that, that’s what every hockey player wants to do, is play for Canada in the World Juniors on Boxing Day. I’m very grateful that I was able to do that for two consecutive years, and that’s definitely right up there with some of my favourite hockey memories, and it was a huge honour. BSEN: Going away from the team, was there anyone that stuck out to you that was just the toughest opponent to face? Being on defence, guys were trying to speed by you. Was there anyone that leap out to you in your mind? SH: That’s a tough question. I mean, it’s just the best players for your age in the world, so every team is good. I just remember playing games against the Americans, they were always the most heated games for us, especially playing in Canada. It was intense, it was cool, and I had the chance to play with some guys later on in my career that were on those teams that I played against, and we all look back and have kind of the same fondness thinking back to those games. BSEN: I’ll ask you about the tournament this year. I assume that you’ll probably watch some of the games and have a fun time seeing that. Is there any player that you’re excited to watch and see? Maybe someone who reminds you a bit of yourself? SH: I guess the really good, top guys that are projected to go maybe one, two, and three. I’d keep an eye on those guys. I haven’t really watched any of them before. I know that Stenberg’s brother, Otto, who I played with in Springfield last year. I know his brother is projected to go pretty high, so maybe try and catch some Sweden games, but I’ll be rooting for Canada, and I hope they do well. BSEN: Are there any predictions on who’s gonna win? I think I feel like I know what you’re gonna say! SH: Hopefully Canada wins gold, and I don’t really care after that! Keep an eye out for our next BSEN Q&A features, including conversations with Oskar Pettersson (Sweden), Lassi Thomson (Finland), and others! — Visit the Belleville Sens website: www.bellevillesens.com Engage with the Belleville Sens on X: @BellevilleSens Like the Belleville Sens on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BellevilleSens Follow the Belleville Sens on Instagram: @BellevilleSens Listen to the Belleville Sens on Mixlr: www.bellevillesens.mixlr.com
