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Welcome to watch The 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship is being played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, without fans in attendance, in a secure-zone bubble similar to what the NHL used for the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. It runs through Jan. 5
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The 2021 tournament is the 45th edition of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship and it will take place in Alberta within the confines of the Edmonton “bubble” that was established in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.
The festivities will begin on Dec 25 instead of the usual Dec 26 tradition we have grown so accustomed to and conclude with the gold-medal game on Jan 5, 2021.
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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 |
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.
(All times Eastern)
| FRIDAY, DEC. 25 | ||
| Switzerland vs. Slovakia | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Germany vs. Finland | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Russia vs. USA | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| SATURDAY, DEC. 26 | ||
| Sweden vs. Czech Republic | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Germany vs. Canada | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| USA vs. Austria | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| SUNDAY, DEC. 27 | ||
| Finland vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Slovakia vs. Canada | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Czech Republic vs. Russia | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| MONDAY, DEC. 28 | ||
| Austria vs. Sweden | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Slovakia vs. Germany | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| TUESDAY, DEC. 29 | ||
| USA vs. Czech Republic | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Canada vs. Switzerland | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Austria vs. Russia | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 | ||
| Finland vs. Slovakia | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Switzerland vs. Germany | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Russia vs. Sweden | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| THURSDAY, DEC. 31 | ||
| Czech Republic vs. Austria | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Canada vs. Finland | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Sweden vs. United States | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| SATURDAY, JAN. 2 | ||
| Quarterfinal | Noon | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 3:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 7 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 10:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| MONDAY, JAN. 4 | ||
| Semifinal | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Semifinal | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| TUESDAY, JAN. 5 | ||
| Bronze-medal game | 5:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Gold-medal game | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
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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?
| Year | Winner | Host country |
| 2020 | Canada | Czech Republic |
| 2019 | Finland | Canada |
| 2018 | Canada | United States |
| 2017 | United States | Canada |
| 2016 | Finland | Finland |
| 2015 | Canada | Canada |
| 2014 | Finland | Sweden |
| 2013 | United States | Russia |
| 2012 | Sweden | Canada |
| 2011 | Russia | United States |
Which countries have won the most medals at the World Junior Championship?
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| Canada | 18 | 9 | 5 | 32 |
| Russia* | 13 | 13 | 11 | 37 |
| Finland | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| United States | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Sweden | 2 | 11 | 6 | 19 |
| Czech Republic+ | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
All games shown on TSN will be streamed on TSN Live in Canada, but it requires a subscription.
Kimelman predictions
Group A winner: Canada
Group B winner: Russia
Champion: Canada
Second: Russia
Third: United States
Surprise star: Brad Lambert, F, Finland
Best goalie: Iaroslav Askarov, Russia
Best defenseman: Bowen Byram, Canada
Best forward: Cole Caufield, United States
Top 2021 NHL Draft eligible player: Matthew Beniers, F, United States
Morreale predictions
Group A winner: Canada
Group B winner: Russia
Champion: United States
Second: Canada
Third: Sweden
Surprise star: Philip Tomasino, F, Canada
Best goalie: Spencer Knight, United States
Best defenseman: Philip Broberg, Sweden
Best forward: Anton Lundell, Finland
Top 2021 NHL Draft eligible player: Matthew Beniers, F, United States
Lepage predictions
Group A winner: Canada
Group B winner: Russia
Champion: Canada
Second: United States
Third: Russia
Surprise star: Jakob Pelletier, F, Canada
Best goalie: Spencer Knight, United States
Best defenseman: Bowen Byram, Canada
Best forward: Dylan Cozens, Canada
Top 2021 NHL Draft eligible player: Matthew Beniers, F, United States
How to watch World Junior Ice Hockey Championships live online
All of Canada’s games will be played at Edmonton’s Rogers Place. TSN owns exclusive broadcast rights for the World Junior Championship in Canada and will show every game live during the tournament across its various television channels. Canadian viewers can find a live stream for games online at TSN.ca or through the TSN app and TSN Direct.
From Thursday, December 25, 2020, to January 5th, 2021, the world’s top Ice Hockey youngsters will battle it out for the right to be called the best in the world. It’s the 14th time in the history of the championship where Canada acts as a host.
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Like in years past, the lineup for the 2020-21 World Junior Championship consists of two groups of five teams. So, here’s how the groups are formed and the 2021 WJC Hockey full schedule of the tournament:
POOL A POOL B
Canada (CAN) United States (USA)
Finland (FIN) Russia (RUS)
Switzerland (SUI) Sweden (SWE)
Slovakia (SVK) Czech Republic (CZE)
Germany Austria
The 2021 WJC was scheduled to be played in the cities of Edmonton and Red Deer before the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the hockey world a few months ago. Now it will all happen within the same “bubble” that boasted a grand total of zero cases during the playoffs that were played in August and September. The same rules that were successful in the NHL will be replicated in the 2021 WJC.
Full 2021 World Junior Championship schedule
(All times Eastern)
FRIDAY, DEC. 25
Switzerland vs. Slovakia 2 p.m. TSN3/5, NHLN
Germany vs. Finland 6 p.m. TSN3/5, NHLN
Russia vs. USA 9:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
SATURDAY, DEC. 26
Sweden vs. Czech Republic 2 p.m. TSN1/4/5, NHLN
Germany vs. Canada 6 p.m. TSN1/4/5, NHLN
USA vs. Austria 9:30 p.m. TSN1/4/5, NHLN
SUNDAY, DEC. 27
Finland vs. Switzerland 2 p.m. TSN1/4/5, NHLN
Slovakia vs. Canada 6 p.m. TSN1/4/5, NHLN
Czech Republic vs. Russia 9:30 p.m. TSN1/4/5, NHLN
MONDAY, DEC. 28
Austria vs. Sweden 6 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Slovakia vs. Germany 9:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
TUESDAY, DEC. 29
USA vs. Czech Republic 2 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Canada vs. Switzerland 6 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Austria vs. Russia 9:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30
Finland vs. Slovakia 2 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Switzerland vs. Germany 6 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Russia vs. Sweden 9:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
THURSDAY, DEC. 31
Czech Republic vs. Austria 2 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Canada vs. Finland 6 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Sweden vs. USA 9:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
SATURDAY, JAN. 2
Quarterfinal 12 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Quarterfinal 3:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Quarterfinal 7 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Quarterfinal 10:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
MONDAY, JAN. 4
Semifinal 6 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Semifinal 9:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
TUESDAY, JAN. 5
Bronze-medal game 5:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
Gold-medal game 9:30 p.m. TSN, NHLN
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The United States are clear favorites to win the tournament. They’re expected to once again be crowned IIHF World Junior Champions. For some, the World Juniors competition is even more exciting than the Winter Olympics 2021. Which team are you rooting for? Share your expectations and predictions below.
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