Overview
- The tournament runs Dec. 26–Jan. 5 in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, with Group A at Grand Casino Arena and Group B at 3M Arena.
- All games in the United States are on NHL Network with streaming on Fubo; USA plays Germany at 6 p.m. ET and Canada meets Czechia at 8:30 p.m. ET today.
- Team USA hosts as the two-time defending champion, with James Hagens and Cole Hutson headlining a roster aiming for a third straight gold.
- Canada folds in NHL prospects including Zayne Parekh and Cole Reschny, and Flyers first-rounder Porter Martone has been named captain.
- Top 2026 NHL draft talents such as Canada’s Gavin McKenna and Sweden’s Ivar Stenberg are in the spotlight, while media predictions highlight Cole Hutson and goalie Carter George for award honors.