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NHL Network to Exclusively Air 2026 World Junior Championship

12/24/2025

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NHL Network will exclusively cover the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship and the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic.
The World Junior Championship returns to the U.S. for the first time since 2018, with live broadcasts starting December 26.
E.J. Hradek will lead play-by-play for Team USA games, featuring match previews, highlights, and analysis.
The NHL Winter Classic is scheduled for January 2, featuring the Florida Panthers against the New York Rangers.

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NHL Network will exclusively cover the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship and the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic.
The World Junior Championship returns to the U.S. for the first time since 2018, with live broadcasts starting December 26.
E.J. Hradek will lead play-by-play for Team USA games, featuring match previews, highlights, and analysis.
The NHL Winter Classic is scheduled for January 2, featuring the Florida Panthers against the New York Rangers.