The 2024 World Juniors in Group B witness the United States engage in a clash with Czechia today.
In the group standings, the USA finds themselves knotted with Slovakia, having secured two triumphs in as many initial matches of the World Juniors event. Commencing with a victory over Norway, the United States sustained their flawless record by overwhelming Switzerland yesterday, securing an impressive 11-3 triumph.
Gavin Brindley and Jimmy Snuggerud emerge as the primary goal contributors for the American side, each tallying four goals in the initial two encounters leading up to the showdown against the Czechs. Simultaneously, Cutter Gauthier and Frank Nazar have facilitated five assists each in the pair of games so far.
Czechia’s journey in the tournament reflects one win and one loss. The initial game saw Slovakia dealing Czechia a 5-2 defeat, yet the Czechs retaliated emphatically with an 8-1 dismantling of Latvia. Jiri Kulich and Eduard Sale both achieved hat tricks in the decisive win over the Latvian squad.
A noteworthy aspect is the Czech team’s relatively rested state compared to their American counterparts, having enjoyed a day off on Thursday.
How to watch the USA vs Czechia game:
- Event: 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship
- Game: Czech vs USA
- Group: B
- Date: Friday, Dec. 29, 2023
- Time: 11:00 a.m. ET, 17:00 (Local Time)
- Location: Frölundaborgs isstadion (Gothenburg)
- Television Channels: TSN (Canada), NHL Network (United States)
- Streaming Services: TSN app (Canada), Fubo (United States)
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The broadcast of USA vs. Czechia will be available on TSN in Canada and NHL Network in the U.S. Additionally, viewers can opt for streaming options through the TSN app in Canada and Fubo in the U.S.
Commencing at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 28, the USA vs. Czechia encounter epitomizes the pinnacle of the World Juniors event.
It’s pertinent to note that this year’s tournament unfolds in the scenic city of Gothenburg, Sweden.