The United States will have a chance to defend its gold medal at the 2022 World Juniors with the tournament starting on August 9.
After the initial tournament was canceled partway through the competition in December, the IIHF decided to kick it back up again in the summer months.
The United States enter as defending champs, having defeated Canada in the gold medal game of the 2021 tournament, only the fifth time in history the U.S. has been crowned World Juniors champions.
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The team will be led this summer by Maple Leafs prospect Matt Knies, Wild prospect Brock Faber and Devils first-round selection Luke Hughes.
Here is everything you need to know about Team USA at the 2022 World Juniors, including their roster, schedule and results of their games.
USA World Juniors schedule, results
The format for the 2022 World Junior Championship consists of two groups of five teams playing a preliminary round-robin to determine seeding, followed by a single-elimination tournament.
As champions, the United States drew into Group A as the top team, where they will face off against Sweden, Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Opponent | Result | TV info |
| Aug. 9 | Germany | W, 5-1 | 10 p.m. (TSN, NHLN) |
| Aug. 11 | Switzerland | W, 7-1 | 10 p.m. (TSN, NHLN) |
| Aug. 13 | Austria | W, 7-0 | 2 p.m. (TSN, NHLN) |
| Aug. 14 | Sweden | W, 3-2 | 10 p.m. (TSN, NHLN) |
| Aug. 17 | Czechia (Quarterfinals) | L, 4-2 | 10:30 p.m. (TSN, NHLN) |
How to watch Team USA hockey games on TV, live stream
- TV channel (Canada): TSN
- Live stream (Canada): TSN.ca, TSN app
- TV channel (U.S.): NHL Network
- Live stream (U.S.): fuboTV
TSN and the NHL Network will once again be home to all of the action for the 2022 World Juniors.
The American audience can view the games live on TV on the NHL Network, or can stream them through fuboTV. E.J. Hradek will provide play-by-play duties for all games with Team USA. He will be joined by analyst Dave Starman and reporter Jon Rosen on the broadcasts.
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Canadian viewers can watch the competition on TSN or can stream the games through TSN.ca or on the TSN app.
Team USA 2022 World Juniors roster
Forwards
| Name | NHL Rights (Draft) |
|---|---|
| Brett Berard | Rangers (2020 5th round) |
| Thomas Bordeleau | Sharks (2020 2nd round) |
| Logan Cooley | Coyotes (2022 1st round) |
| Matt Coronato | Flames (2021 1st round) |
| Riley Duran | Bruins (2020 6th round) |
| Dominic James | Blackhawks (2022 6th round) |
| Matt Knies | Maple Leafs (2021 2nd round) |
| Carter Mazur | Red Wings (2021, 3rd round) |
| Hunter McKown | Undrafted free agent |
| Sasha Pastujov | Ducks (2021 3rd round) |
| Mackie Samoskevich | Panthers (2021 1st round) |
| Red Savage | Red Wings (2021 4th round) |
| Landon Slaggert | Blackhawks (2020, 3rd round) |
| Charlie Stramel | 2023 draft-eligible |
Defensemen
| Name | NHL Rights (Draft) |
|---|---|
| Sean Behrens | Avalanche (2021 2nd round) |
| Brock Faber | Wild (Kings 2020 2nd round) |
| Luke Hughes | Devils (2021 1st round) |
| Wyatt Kaiser | Blackhawks (2020 3rd round) |
| Tyler Kleven | Senators (2020 2nd round) |
| Ian Moore | Ducks (2020 3rd round) |
| Jack Peart | Wild (2021 2nd round) |
| Jacob Truscott | Canucks (2020 5th round) |
Goalies
| Name | NHL Rights (Draft) |
|---|---|
| Remington Keopple | Undrafted |
| Kaidan Mbereko | Undrafted |
| Andrew Oke | Undrafted |
2022 World Juniors standings
Teams that win in regulation will be awarded three points. Teams that win in overtime are awarded two points, while the loser is awarded one point. Teams that lose in regulation will not earn points.
Group A
| Team | Games | Wins | OT Wins | OT Losses | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Finland | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Latvia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Czechia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Slovakia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Group B
| Team | Games | Wins | OT Wins | OT Losses | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Sweden | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Germany | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Austria | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
World Juniors schedule 2022
Tuesday, Aug. 9
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Czechia vs. Slovakia | 2 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Latvia vs. Finland | 6 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| USA vs. Germany | 10 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Wednesday, Aug. 10
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Latvia vs. Canada | 6 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Germany vs. Austria | 10 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Thursday, Aug. 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Finland vs. Czechia | 2 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Slovakia vs. Canada | 6 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Switzerland vs. USA | 10 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Friday, Aug. 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Austria vs. Sweden | 2 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Slovakia vs. Latvia | 6 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Saturday, Aug. 13
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Austria vs. USA | 2 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Canada vs. Czechia | 6 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Germany vs. Switzerland | 10 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Sunday, Aug. 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Finland vs. Slovakia | 2 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Czechia vs. Latvia | 6 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| USA vs. Sweden | 10 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Monday, Aug. 15
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland vs. Austria | 2 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Canada vs. Finland | 6 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Sweden vs. Germany | 10 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Wednesday, Aug. 17
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | 12 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Quarterfinal | 3:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Quarterfinal | 7 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Quarterfinal | 10:30 | TSN/NHL Network |
Friday, Aug. 19
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | 2 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Semifinal | 6 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
Saturday, Aug. 20
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medal Game | 2 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Gold Medal Game | 6 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
2022 World Juniors odds
According to Sports Interaction, the 2022 tournament is a four-horse race.
Canada, Finland, the United States and Sweden are the clear frontrunners to win this year's tournament, with the Canadians holding the best odds at +116. All four countries are +400 or higher, while the other six teams are +1386 or lower.
Here are the odds as of now for the 2022 tournament.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Canada | +105 |
| Finland | +325 |
| USA | +333 |
| Sweden | +408 |
| Czechia | +1555 |
| Slovakia | +3057 |
| Germany | +7840 |
| Switzerland | +7840 |
| Austria | +50000 |
| Latvia | +50000 |
