Canada, Slovakia and World Juniors
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Finland 4, United States 3 (OT): Arttu Valila (2026 NHL Draft eligible) scored 2:11 into overtime, and Finland advanced with a 4-3 overtime win against the United States in the quarterfinal round at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.
An action-packed day at the 2026 world juniors saw the back-to-back champs lose and Canada advance to the semifinal for the first time in three years. Here's the full preview of the semifinals.
Team USA was eliminated from the quarterfinal round of the 2026 World Juniors when Finland's Arttu Valila scored in overtime of a Friday night matchup in Minnesota. Finland will now advance to join Czechia, Sweden and Canada in the semifinals.
Prospect experts Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler and Max Bultman analyze our staff's updated picks ahead of the tournament's quarterfinals.
Alberta's 2027 World Juniors groups crystallize as top teams advance. Discover how rankings and venue considerations are shaping the tournament matchups.
Canada’s dominance in the World Junior Hockey Championship started at Graham Arena 44 years ago today in a game that was in Rochester due to “blind luck.”
The world junior hockey championship is entering the final day of the preliminary round. How do standings, overtimes, shootouts differ from NHL?
Bear, Detroit's 2025 first-round pick, drew into Canada's lineup at the World Juniors in Monday's win over Denmark.