USA doubles up Germany in world juniors hockey opener
Digest more
William Horcoff (Pittsburgh Penguins) extended the lead to 3-0 on a shot from the slot at 15:55 of the first. James Hagens (Boston Bruins) made the play happen with a check behind Germany's net to free the puck to Brodie Ziemer (Buffalo Sabres) at the bottom of the left circle. Horcoff then finished the play off a pass from Ziemer.
Cole Hutson and the United States are off to a strong start to the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship on home ice.
Tomas Chrenko netted a natural hat trick for Slovakia, leading a 4-1 win over Germany in the world junior championships on Saturday
Team USA players, coaches and fans held their collective breaths in the middle of their 2-1 win over Switzerland in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. With 8:59 left in the second period, top USA defenseman Cole Hutson was hit in the back of his neck on Gian Meier’s shot from the point.