How To Watch The 2024 IIHF Men's World U18 Championship, What To Know
How To Watch The 2024 IIHF Men's World U18 Championship, What To Know
How to follow the 2024 IIHF World Men's Under-18 Championship, one of the premier scouting events for the 2024 NHL Draft.
The 2024 IIHF World Men’s Under-18 Championship is one of the most-scouted events on the NHL Draft calendar. With 10 teams featuring many of the top U18 players in the world, it’s a great chance to get a last impression of prospects, especially those from Europe.
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Team USA will be looking to defend its World U18 Gold Medal after beating Sweden in overtime during last year's tournament off of a goal by Washington Capitals first-round pick Ryan Leonard. The Americans will be returning three players from that roster including top 2025 NHL Draft prospect James Hagens and potential 2024 first-rounders Cole Eiserman and Cole Hutson.
When Is The 2024 IIHF Men's World Under-18 Championship?
The 2024 IIHF Men's World Under-18 Championship will be held April 25 to May 5.
Where Is The 2024 IIHF Men's World Under-18 Championship?
The 2024 IIHF Men's World Under-18 Championship will be played in Finland. Games will be held at the Metro Arena in Espoo, and the Trio Arena in Vantaa.
How Do I Watch The IIHF World Under-18 Championship in the U.S.?
NHL Network will carry Team USA's games and select others live on television in the United States. Streaming information is not yet available.
How Do I Watch The IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Canada?
TSN is expected to broadcast every game from the 2024 IIHF Men's World U18 Championship with many games appearing on one of TSN's family of networks. The tournament will also be streamed in Canada on TSN+.
Team USA’s U18 Worlds Schedule
- April 25: Slovakia vs. USA, 7 a.m. ET
- April 27: USA vs. Norway, 10:30 a.m. ET
- April 28: Latvia vs. USA, 11 a.m. ET
- April 30: USA vs. Finland, 11 a.m. ET
- May 2: Quarterfinals TBD
- May 4: Semifinals TBD
- May 5: Medal Games TBD
Team Canada’s U18 Worlds Schedule
- April 25: Canada vs. Sweden, 12 p.m. ET
- April 26: Czechia vs. Canada, 12 p.m. ET
- April 28: Switzerland vs. Canada, 12 p.m. ET
- April 30: Canada vs. Kazakhstan, 12 p.m. ET
- May 2: Quarterfinals TBD
- May 4: Semifinals TBD
- May 5: Medal Games TBD
Team USA Hockey U18 Roster 2024 U18 Worlds
*- USA Hockey has not officially announced its final roster for the 2024 U18 Worlds. This is the list from the team's first pre-tournament game.
| Number | Name | Draft Year | Position | College Commitment |
| 1 | Caleb Heil | 2024 | G | North Dakota (NCHC) |
| 2 | Brodie Ziemer | 2024 | RW | Minnesota (Big Ten) |
| 3 | Charlie Pardue | 2024 | C/W | Notre Dame (Big Ten) |
| 4 | John Whipple | 2024 | D | Minnesota (Big Ten) |
| 6 | EJ Emery | 2024 | D | North Dakota (NCHC) |
| 7 | Dakoda Rhèaume-Mullen | 2025 | D | Michigan (Big Ten) |
| 8 | Teddy Stiga | 2024 | LW | Boston College (Hockey East) |
| 9 | Austin Baker | 2024 | C | Michigan State (Big Ten) |
| 10 | James Hagens | 2025 | C | Boston College (Hockey East) |
| 11 | Kamil Bednarik | 2024 | C | Boston University (Hockey East) |
| 13 | Sam Laurila | 2024 | RW | North Dakota (NCHC) |
| 16 | Logan Hensler | 2025 | D | Wisconsin (Big Ten) |
| 17 | Trevor Connelly | 2024 | LW | Providence (Hockey East) |
| 19 | Lucas Van Vliet | 2024 | LW | Michigan State (Big Ten) |
| 21 | Brendan McMorrow | 2024 | LW | Denver (NCHC) |
| 22 | Noah Lapointe | 2024 | D | Arizona State (NCHC) |
| 23 | Cole Hutson | 2024 | D | Boston University (Hockey East) |
| 24 | Christian Humphreys | 2024 | C | Michigan (Big Ten) |
| 25 | LJ Mooney | 2025 | RW | Minnesota (Big Ten) |
| 26 | Max Plante | 2024 | RW | Minnesota Duluth (NCHC) |
| 27 | Will Skahan | 2024 | D | Boston College (Hockey East) |
| 29 | Shane Vansaghi | 2025 | RW | Michigan State (Big Ten) |
| 30 | Jack Parsons | 2024 | G | Providence (Hockey East) |
| 31 | Nick Kempf | 2024 | G | Notre Dame (Big Ten) |
| 34 | Cole Eiserman | 2024 | LW | Boston University (Hockey East) |
Team Canada U18 Roster For 2024 U18 Men's Worlds
| Number | Name | Draft Year | Position | Current Team |
| 1 | Ryerson Leenders | 2024 | G | Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) |
| 2 | Kashawn Aitcheson | 2025 | D | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 3 | Matthew Schaefer | 2025 | D | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 4 | Harrison Brunicke | 2024 | D | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 5 | Henry Mews | 2024 | D | Ottawa 67s (OHL) |
| 6 | Reese Hamilton | 2025 | D | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 8 | Frankie Marrelli | 2024 | D | Ottawa 67s (OHL) |
| 9 | Gavin McKenna | 2026 | F | Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) |
| 10 | Marek Vanacker | 2024 | F | Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) |
| 11 | Malcolm Spence | 2025 | F | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 12 | Maxim Massé | 2024 | F | Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) |
| 13 | Roger McQueen | 2025 | F | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 14 | Jett Luchanko | 2024 | F | Guelph Storm (OHL) |
| 16 | Ollie Josephson | 2024 | F | Red Deer Rebels (WHL) |
| 20 | Spencer Gill | 2024 | D | Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL) |
| 21 | Ryder Ritchie | 2024 | F | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) |
| 22 | Porter Martone | 2025 | F | Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) |
| 23 | Carson Wetsch | 2024 | F | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 25 | Caleb Desnoyers | 2025 | F | Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) |
| 26 | Liam Greentree | 2024 | F | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) |
| 27 | Charlie Elick | 2024 | F | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 28 | Cole Beaudoin | 2024 | F | Barrie Colts (WHL) |
| 29 | Jack Ivankovic | 2025 | G | Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) |
| 30 | Carter George | 2024 | G | Owen Sound Attack (OHL) |
Who Is Playing In The 2024 IIHF World Men's Under-18 Championship?
The 10 nations competing in the 2024 IIHF Men's World Under-18 Championship are
- United States
- Canada
- Finland
- Sweden
- Czechia
- Slovakia
- Switzerland
- Norway
- Latvia
- Kazakhstan
What Is The Format Of The IIHF Men's World Under-18 Championship?
The IIHF World Men's Under-18 Championship follows the same exact format as the World Junior Championship.The tournament features 10 teams, split into two preliminary-round groups of five. The preliminary round is played in a round-robin format which each of the top four teams advancing to the playoff round. The teams that finish last in either group will have to play in the relegation round to stay at the top level next year.
The tournament has an eight-team quarterfinal round with teams crossing over (i.e. the first-place team from Group A will play the fourth-place team from Group B in the quarterfinals). The tournament then re-seeds for the semifinals with the highest remaining seed playing the lowest remaining seed among the four teams left.
The winners of each semifinal play in the gold-medal game, while the losers of the semifinals play in the bronze-medal game.
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