For many Canadian hockey fans, the World Junior Championships are a beloved holiday tradition. Now, one young player is on the cusp of making his own dreams - and those of his family - come true. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect, and Ontario Hockey League standout, Reid Harrington, has been working tirelessly towards his goal of suiting up for Team Canada. With the team's roster announcement looming, Harrington's excitement is palpable, and he's hoping to make the cut and fulfill a lifelong aspiration. But what would it truly mean for him to wear the red and white jersey, and is he ready for the challenge?

It would mean everything to me,” Harrington said over the phone last week when asked what making Team Canada would mean to him. “Watching World Juniors in my house every Christmas, it was a pretty big ...