Mike Brehm

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard gets his time in the national spotlight when he plays in Tuesday's Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues

mike brehm, usa today The United States has never won back-to-back titles at the world junior hockey championship or returned to the final the year after winning.

mike brehm, usa today Colorado coach Jared Bednar was upset that the Buffalo Sabre s were allowed to score while Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood was lying injured in the net, calling the decision "insanity."

USA TODAY The defending champion United States can reach the final in back-to-back years for the first time in its history at the world junior hockey championship.

mike brehm, usa today The United States will try to make history and avenge its only loss at the 2025 world junior hockey championship when

The United States won back-to-back gold medals for the first time and host Canada lost for the second year in a row in the quarterfinals.

mike brehm, usa today The NHL hit the halfway point on Thursday night, though not every team has played 41 games.

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand called a WEEI report about David Pastrnak being the center of a rift on the team \

The 4 Nations Face-Off will be held from Feb. 12-20 in Montreal and Boston. How U.S. players are faring one month out.

mike brehm, usa today Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who's recovering from a broken collarbone, is NHL Central Scouting's top North American draft prospect in its midterm rankings.