ESPOO, Finland – USA vs. Canada. No matter the level, no matter the stage, if there is ice involved, it does not get better than that.
3d ago
ESPOO, Finland – Gavin McKenna isn’t NHL Draft-eligible until 2026, and Porter Martone won't be drafted until 2025, but they’ve already laid waste to a record previously held by the guy who is expected to go No. 1 in 2024. McKenna scored a highlight-reel goal in Canada’s semifinal 5-4 win over Sweden to notch his 16th point of the tournament, passing Tyson Jost and 2024 top prospect Macklin Celebrini for the most points by a Canadian at the IIHF Men’s World Under-18 Championship. Meanwhile, Martone posted two assists against Sweden, drawing even with McKenna while surpassing Celebrini and Jost himself.
May 4
The 2024 IIHF Men’s World Under-18 Championship is a great opportunity for top NHL Draft prospects to make a strong last impression on scouts. There are plenty of players that have more to prove and more to show, which makes this tournament a big one for a lot of players.
Apr 23
Team USA skated off the Scandinavium ice in Gothenburg with a gold medal, an unbeaten record and a tournament-high 45 goals scored. The expectation for that team is that they’d be able to out-score anybody and that proved to be more than true.
Jan 8
Team USA has registered its final roster for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship with 20 skaters and three goaltenders.
Jan 5
As Canada prepares to go for its third consecutive gold medal at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, they'll do so with a lineup that is light on experience, but long on talent. Hockey Canada has had to shuffle its roster in the days leading up to the tournament, however, leaving some uncertainty about their ultimate medal hopes.
Jan 2
GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- The U.S. National Junior Team clinched first place in Group B at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship thanks to a 10-2 win over Slovakia. USA captain Rutger McGroarty (WPG) scored his first three goals of the tournament in a hat trick to pace the American scoring attack.
Dec 31, 2023
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – New Year’s Eve is traditionally one of the biggest nights of the year at the World Junior Championship. Big rivalries, important games and memorable moments have been the norm and while Canada won’t have their traditional big NYE game, other teams will.
Dec 30, 2023
The 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship is setting up to be an absolute barn burner of a tournament. There’s a wide-open feel to the competitiveness with as many as five, possibly even six teams entering feeling like they have a chance to win the whole thing.
Dec 24, 2023
Before the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship has even begun, Canada’s had to shift its roster, particularly on the blue line. Hockey Canada announced Saturday that defensemen Ty Nelson and Jorian Donovan have been named to the team’s roster as previously-announced defensemen Tanner Molendyk (NSH) and Tristan Luneau (ANA) will not be able to participate for medical reasons.
Dec 23, 2023
Hockey Canada announced Thursday that Ottawa Senators draft pick Jorian Donovan has been added to the team's pre-tournament camp. The Brantford Bulldogs defenseman's addition comes after Nashville Predators first-rounder Tanner Molendyk went down with an apparent injury during Canada's pre-tournament game against Switzerland Friday.
Dec 22, 2023
Team Canada got an early Christmas present Monday when the Boston Bruins announced that forward Matthew Poitras will be loaned to Hockey Canada for the duration of the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship. A roster spot was left open in the event that Canada would get one of its several age-eligible players currently in the NHL and, sure enough, they did.
Dec 18, 2023
The U.S. National Junior Team roster has been set. USA Hockey announced Saturday the 25 players that will comprise its team at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, which begins Dec. 26 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Dec 16, 2023
Team USA’s preliminary roster for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship was announced Monday. On it, 29 players – 16 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goaltenders – were invited to the team’s pre-tournament camp that begins on Dec. 14.
Dec 6, 2023
Canada’s bid for three straight gold medals at the World Junior Championship hit an important milestone Monday as the roster for Hockey Canada’s selection camp was announced. Thirty players will be competing for spots on the final roster and as usual, Canada will enter the tournament with a great chance at being champion.
Dec 5, 2023