The United States will look to defend its title when the world junior hockey championship begins on Thursday in Ottawa. The Americans are bringing 10 players from that championship team to this year's tournament,

World Juniors is officially underway. Boxing Day saw two Vancouver Canucks prospects hit the ice as Tom Willander and Basile Sansonnens played their first games of the tournament. Here is a look at how the two defensemen performed.

The Buffalo Sabres will, once again, be well-represented at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship with six prospects set to lace up the skates and don the colors of their nation’s flag, hoping to wear a medal around their necks.

The Buffalo Sabres will have six prospects competing in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, which runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Ottawa. The following players are participating in this year’s tournament: Read more on each of the six prospects here.

IIHF U20 World Junior Championship finally kicks off with group play headlined by a matchup between Canada and Finland.

The Sporting News is providing the updates and highlights from the Canada vs. Finland group play game at the 2025 World Juniors.

Canada kicks off its quest for a 21st title when it takes on Finland tonight to headline the opening day of the 2025 world junior hockey championship.