The USA will look to enter elite territory when it hosts the world junior hockey championship, starting the day after Christmas.
The Americans have won back-to-back titles for the first time in their history and now will look for a three-peat at the tournament for under-20 players.
Canada is the only country to do that this century, winning five in a row from 2005-09.
The tournament, in its 50th year, will be held in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Minneapolis from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.
Here’s what to know about the International Ice Hockey Federation’s world junior championships:
How to watch the world junior championships
The USA’s games will be shown on NHL Network.
How to stream the world junior championships
Follow the world junior championship on Fubo
USA’s world juniors games, results
All times p.m. ET
Dec. 26
Germany vs. USA, 6
Dec. 27
USA vs. Switzerland, 6
Dec. 29
Slovakia vs. USA, 6
Dec. 31
USA vs. Sweden
World juniors hockey schedule
All times p.m. ET. Games will be played at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, or at 3M Arena in Minneapolis.
Dec. 26
- Sweden vs. Slovakia, 1
- Denmark vs. Finland, 3:30
- Germany vs. USA, 6
- Czechia vs. Canada, 8:30
Dec. 27
- Slovakia vs. Germany, 1
- Latvia vs. Canada, 3:30
- USA vs. Switzerland, 6
- Denmark vs. Czechia, 8:30
Dec. 28
- Sweden vs. Switzerland, 2
- Finland vs. Latvia, 4:30
Dec. 29
- Germany vs. Sweden, 1
- Finland vs. Czechia, 3:30
- Slovakia vs. USA, 6
- Canada vs. Denmark, 8:30
Dec. 30
- Switzerland vs. Germany, 2
- Latvia vs. Denmark, 4:30
Dec. 31
- Switzerland vs. Slovakia, 1
- Czechia vs. Latvia, 3:30
- USA vs. Sweden, 6
- Canada vs. Finland, 8:30
Jan. 2
Quarterfinals, 2, 4:30, 6, 8:30
Jan. 4
Semifinals, 4:30 and 8:30
Jan. 5
- Bronze medal game, 4:30
- Gold medal game, 8:30
Team USA world juniors hockey roster
Player, team, NHL rights
Forwards
- Kamil Bednarik, Boston University, Islanders
- Cole Eiserman, Boston University, Islanders*
- James Hagens, Boston College, Bruins*
- Will Horcoff, Michigan, Penguins
- Ryker Lee, Michigan State, Predators
- Cole McKinney, Michigan, Sharks
- Brendan McMorrow, Denver, Kings
- LJ Mooney, Minnesota, Canadiens
- Max Plante, Minnesota-Duluth, Red Wings*
- AJ Spellacy, Windsor (OHL), Blackhawks
- Teddy Stiga, Boston College, Predators*
- Shane Vansaghi, Michigan State, Flyers
- Will Zellers, North Dakota,
- Brodie Ziemer, Minnesota, Sabres*
Defensemen
- Asher Barnett, Michigan, Oilers
- EJ Emery, North Dakota, Rangers
- Logan Hensler, Wisconsin, Penguins*
- Cole Hutson, Boston University, Capitals*
- Adam Kleber, Minnesota-Duluth, Sabres*
- Luke Osburn, Wisconsin, Sabres
- Chase Reid, Soo (OHL), 2026 eligible
- Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen, Michigan, 2026 eligible
Goalies
- Caleb Heil, Madison (USHL), Tampa Bay
- Nick Kempf, Notre Dame, Capitals
- AJ Reyelts, Penticton (WHL), 2026 eligible