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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The IIHF World Junior Championship is here.

Once again, the best under-20 hockey players from around the globe will convene to determine which nation has the best crop of juniors. This time the setting is Canada, where the hometown team is aiming for back-to-back gold. The odds-on favorite entering the 12-day event boasts a roster jam-packed with NHL first-round draft picks — 20 of 25 — and NHL-caliber talent, including team captain and Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach.

Don’t expect this to be a cakewalk, however; Team Canada will face stiff competition from Russia, which it defeated in the gold-medal game last year; a highly skilled American squad; and a Swedish roster that sports an Oilers prospect, Philip Broberg, as captain.

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As always, the World Juniors are expected to be packed with big goals, big saves and ever bigger wins. With national pride on the line, the battle for gold will be fierce. Here’s all you need to know about the tournament.

Where is the 2021 World Junior Championship?

The 2021 World Junior Championship will take place in Edmonton, Alta.

This year’s tournament originally was scheduled to be held in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta., but the need for a secure bubble led Hockey Canada to move the entire event to where the NHL played summer hockey. The WJC is set to hit the ice in both cities, with fans — fingers crossed — in 2022.

This year marks the third time Edmonton will host World Juniors games. In 1995, Canada topped the podium; in 2012, Sweden won and the Canadians finished third in Alberta’s capital.

When will the 2021 World Junior Championship take place?

Because teams are playing on just one rink at Rogers Place, this year’s tournament includes an extra day of competition. The tournament will begin Christmas Day with a tripleheader.

The group stage, with two groups of five teams each, will span the first seven days of competition and end on New Year’s Eve. The eight surviving teams will have New Year’s Day off before returning to action for the quarterfinals on Jan. 2. The winners of those games will advance to the semifinals two days later. The bronze-medal and gold-medal games will take place Sunday, Jan. 5.

How has COVID-19 impacted the tournament?

From the jump, the tournament has felt the pandemic. The location was changed to a bubble in Edmonton. Then came the positive cases. Canada spent 14 days in quarantine during its selection camp before sending a handful of players home. Team USA lost two key players, John Beecher and Thomas Bordeleau. Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden were impacted as well.

MORE: In-depth coverage of COVID-19’s impact

What channel is the World Junior Championship being aired on?

TV channel (U.S.): NHL Network

Live stream (U.S.): fuboTV (7-day free trial)

TV channel (Canada): TSN

Live stream (Canada): TSN Direct

In an unprecedented move, every World Juniors game will be aired live on NHL Network and TSN.

Which teams are in the 2021 World Junior Championship?

Ten teams, divided into two groups of five, are participating.

Group A Group B

Canada Russia

Finland Sweden

Switzerland USA

Slovakia Czech Republic

Germany Austria

When is Canada vs. USA?

For now, this year’s tournament will not see a Battle of North America. With the two countries in different groups, fingers and toes will have to be crossed that they’ll square off in a do-or-die matchup.

WORLD JUNIORS TEAM GUIDES: Canada | USA

Full schedule for the 2021 World Junior Championship

Participating teams are each guaranteed four group-stage games. Teams that advance to the final day of competition (bronze-medal or gold-medal game) will play seven contests total.

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The 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic, is taking place from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, 2020.

The United States and Canada are in Group B and will play their round-robin games at Ostravar Arena in Ostrava, along with Russia, Czech Republic and Germany.

Finland, the 2019 tournament winner, will be in Group A, along with Switzerland, Sweden, Slovakia and Kazakhstan. It will play its round-robin games at Werk Arena in Trinec.

The top four teams in each group will play in the quarterfinals Jan. 2. The semifinals are Jan. 4, and the championship and third-place games are Jan. 5. The semifinals and finals will be played at Ostravar Arena.

NHL Network will broadcast 20 games live, including the United States playing Canada on Dec. 26 (1 p.m. ET), the first day of the tournament, as well as the semifinals, consolation game and final.

The other three U.S. games in the round-robin portion of the tournament will be carried live on NHL Network, including games against Germany on Dec. 27 (1 p.m. ET), Russia on Dec. 29 (1 p.m. ET) and Czech Republic on Dec. 30 (1 p.m. ET).

Fireworks are guaranteed when Russia and USA meet in ice hockey.

The Cold War, and the countries’ respective superpower status in the East and the West, no doubt plays its part in the rivalry.

And while Russia — including the Soviet Union, Unified Team and Olympic Athletes from Russia — share the record tally of nine golds in Olympic men’s competition with Canada, there is a special frisson when they face off against the USA.

After three comprehensive victories so far, Russia go into Wednesday’s Winter Youth Olympic Games final as firm favourites with Matvei Michkov scoring seven goals.

But Isaac Howard has also found the net seven times at Lausanne 2020, and he will be hoping to lead USA to a famous win.

You can watch the clash live here on Olympic Channel at 15:00 CET and keep up to date with all the action from Lausanne on our live daily blog.

Among the players to watch for the United States is goalie Spencer Knight, who was the third goalie on the 2019 WJC team. He was chosen by the Florida Panthers with the №13 pick of the 2019 NHL Draft.

The United States finished second at the 2019 WJC, losing 3–2 against Finland in the championship game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The United States is looking for a fifth straight top-three finish at the event after winning it in 2017, finishing second in 2019 and third in 2016 and 2018. Prior to its current streak, the United States had consecutive top-three finishes once, in 2010 (first) and 2011 (third).

NHL Network also will provide live coverage of Canada’s round-robin games. After opening against the U.S., Canada plays Russia on Dec. 28 (1 p.m. ET), Germany on Dec. 30 (9 a.m. ET) and Czech Republic on Dec. 31 (1 p.m. ET).

Canada finished sixth at the 2019 WJC but could have the top two prospects for the 2020 NHL Draft on its roster: left wing Alexei Lafreniere of Rimouski of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and center Quinton Byfield of Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey League. Lafreniere had one goal in five games for Canada at the 2019 tournament.

WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Thursday, Dec. 26

Russia vs. Czech Republic, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN

Switzerland vs. Kazakhstan, 9 a.m. ET

U.S. vs. Canada, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Sweden vs. Finland, 1 p.m. ET

Friday, Dec. 27

Kazakhstan vs. Slovakia, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN

U.S. vs. Germany, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Saturday, Dec. 28

Slovakia vs. Finland, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN

Czech Republic vs. Germany, 9 a.m. ET

Canada vs. Russia, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Switzerland vs. Sweden, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, Dec. 29

Finland vs. Kazakhstan, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN

Russia vs. U.S., 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Monday, Dec. 30

Canada vs. Germany, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN

Kazakhstan vs. Sweden, 9 a.m. ET

Czech Republic vs. U.S., 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Slovakia vs. Switzerland, 1 p.m. ET

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Slovakia vs. Sweden, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN

Russia vs. Germany, 9 a.m. ET

Czech Republic vs. Canada, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Finland vs. Switzerland, 1 p.m. ET

Thursday, Jan. 2

Relegation Game 1, 4 a.m. ET

Quarterfinal 1, 6:30 a.m. ET, NHLN

Quarterfinal 2, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN

Quarterfinal 3, 11:30 a.m. ET, NHLN

Quarterfinal 4, 2 p.m. ET, NHLN

Saturday, Jan. 4

Relegation, Game 2 5 a.m. ET

Semifinal 1, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN

Semifinal 2, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Sunday, Jan. 5

Relegation, Game 3 (if needed), 5 a.m. ET

Third-place game, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN

Championship game, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The IIHF World Junior Championship is here.

Once again, the best under-20 hockey players from around the globe will convene to determine which nation has the best crop of juniors. This time the setting is Canada, where the hometown team is aiming for back-to-back gold. The odds-on favorite entering the 12-day event boasts a roster jam-packed with NHL first-round draft picks — 20 of 25 — and NHL-caliber talent, including team captain and Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach.

Don’t expect this to be a cakewalk, however; Team Canada will face stiff competition from Russia, which it defeated in the gold-medal game last year; a highly skilled American squad; and a Swedish roster that sports an Oilers prospect, Philip Broberg, as captain.

WORLD JUNIORS: Breakdown of every NHL team’s prospects playing

As always, the World Juniors are expected to be packed with big goals, big saves and ever bigger wins. With national pride on the line, the battle for gold will be fierce. Here’s all you need to know about the tournament.

Where is the 2021 World Junior Championship?

The 2021 World Junior Championship will take place in Edmonton, Alta.

This year’s tournament originally was scheduled to be held in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta., but the need for a secure bubble led Hockey Canada to move the entire event to where the NHL played summer hockey. The WJC is set to hit the ice in both cities, with fans — fingers crossed — in 2022.

This year marks the third time Edmonton will host World Juniors games. In 1995, Canada topped the podium; in 2012, Sweden won and the Canadians finished third in Alberta’s capital.

When will the 2021 World Junior Championship take place?

Because teams are playing on just one rink at Rogers Place, this year’s tournament includes an extra day of competition. The tournament will begin Christmas Day with a tripleheader.

The group stage, with two groups of five teams each, will span the first seven days of competition and end on New Year’s Eve. The eight surviving teams will have New Year’s Day off before returning to action for the quarterfinals on Jan. 2. The winners of those games will advance to the semifinals two days later. The bronze-medal and gold-medal games will take place Sunday, Jan. 5.

How has COVID-19 impacted the tournament?

From the jump, the tournament has felt the pandemic. The location was changed to a bubble in Edmonton. Then came the positive cases. Canada spent 14 days in quarantine during its selection camp before sending a handful of players home. Team USA lost two key players, John Beecher and Thomas Bordeleau. Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden were impacted as well.

MORE: In-depth coverage of COVID-19’s impact

What channel is the World Junior Championship being aired on?

TV channel (U.S.): NHL Network

Live stream (U.S.): fuboTV (7-day free trial)

TV channel (Canada): TSN

Live stream (Canada): TSN Direct

In an unprecedented move, every World Juniors game will be aired live on NHL Network and TSN.

FRIDAY, DEC. 25Switzerland vs. Slovakia2 p.m.TSN, NHLNGermany vs. Finland6 p.m.TSN, NHLNRussia vs. USA9:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNSATURDAY, DEC. 26Sweden vs. Czech Republic2 p.m.TSN, NHLNGermany vs. Canada6 p.m.TSN, NHLNUSA vs. Austria9:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNSUNDAY, DEC. 27Finland vs. Switzerland2 p.m.TSN, NHLNSlovakia vs. Canada6 p.m.TSN, NHLNCzech Republic vs. Russia9:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNMONDAY, DEC. 28Austria vs. Sweden6 p.m.TSN, NHLNSlovakia vs. Germany9:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNTUESDAY, DEC. 29USA vs. Czech Republic2 p.m.TSN, NHLNCanada vs. Switzerland6 p.m.TSN, NHLNAustria vs. Russia9:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNWEDNESDAY, DEC. 30Finland vs. Slovakia2 p.m.TSN, NHLNSwitzerland vs. Germany6 p.m.TSN, NHLNRussia vs. Sweden9:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNTHURSDAY, DEC. 31Czech Republic vs. Austria2 p.m.TSN, NHLNCanada vs. Finland6 p.m.TSN, NHLNSweden vs. United States9:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNSATURDAY, JAN. 2QuarterfinalNoonTSN, NHLNQuarterfinal3:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNQuarterfinal7 p.m.TSN, NHLNQuarterfinal10:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNMONDAY, JAN. 4Semifinal6 p.m.TSN, NHLNSemifinal9:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNTUESDAY, JAN. 5Bronze-medal game5:30 p.m.TSN, NHLNGold-medal game9:30 p.m.TSN, NHLN

Who won the 2020 World Junior Championship?

Canada won the gold medal last year, defeating Russia in the final. It was the nation’s 18th title.

WORLD JUNIORS 2020: Canada is golden | Lafreniere named MVP

Who has won the World Junior Championships in the last 10 years?

YearWinnerHost country2020CanadaCzech Republic2019FinlandCanada2018CanadaUnited States2017United StatesCanada2016FinlandFinland2015CanadaCanada2014FinlandSweden2013United StatesRussia2012SwedenCanada2011RussiaUnited States

Which countries have won the most medals at the World Junior Championship?

CountryGoldSilverBronzeTotalCanada189532Russia*13131137Finland54615United States42612Sweden211619Czech Republic+25714Slovakia0022Switzerland0011