Thu Jan 02 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## World Junior Hockey Championship Underway in Ottawa
**Ottawa, Canada** – The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship kicked off on December 26th in Ottawa, featuring the top ten under-20 hockey nations vying for gold. The tournament, running until January 5th, showcases rising stars like James Hagens, Porter Martone, and Berkly Catton, who are potential future NHL players.
Ten teams are competing in a two-group round-robin format, with the top four from each group advancing to a single-elimination playoff. The bottom teams in each group will play a relegation round, determining which team will participate in next year’s tournament. The semifinals will see the remaining four teams compete for a place in the gold medal game.
The tournament is being broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada (streamed on TSN+), and NHL Network in the United States. FloHockey is providing comprehensive coverage, including on-site reporting and analysis by Chris Peters, focusing on Team USA and Team Canada. Fans can follow the standings and results to track their favorite teams and players throughout the exciting competition.
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