Overview
- The 50th IIHF World Junior Championship runs Dec. 26–Jan. 5 in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, split between Grand Casino Arena and 3M Arena at Mariucci.
- Opening day features four games, including USA vs. Germany at 6 p.m. ET and Canada vs. Czechia at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- In the U.S., every game airs on NHL Network and can be streamed on Fubo, with additional options such as DirecTV and Sling.
- Standouts to watch include Canada’s Gavin McKenna and Michael Misa, Sweden’s Ivar Stenberg, USA defenseman Cole Hutson, and Finland goalie Petteri Rimpinen.
- Canada’s roster is bolstered by NHL prospects Zayne Parekh and Cole Reschny, with Flyers draftee Porter Martone serving as captain.