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