COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey and the NHL Network U.S. announced today an extension of their broadcast deal which will keep the NHL Network as the exclusive home of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in the U.S. through 2018.

This year, NHL Network will provide live broadcasts and NHL.com will offer live streams of all U.S. games for the IIHF World Junior Championship which runs from Dec. 26 - Jan. 5 in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta.

The U.S. team, led by UNO head coach Dean Blais, begins play on Monday, Dec. 26 against Denmark in Edmonton.  The game will air live on the NHL Network at 7 p.m. CT.  The full schedule is below.

Team USA's pre-tournament training camp is underway in Camrose, Alberta and will conclude on Dec. 23.  The final U.S. roster is expected to be announced on Thursday.  UNO freshman forward Josh Archibald is one of the players vying for a spot.

The U.S. will have three exhibition games as part of its camp beginning tonight when it plays Russia at 8 p.m. CT.


2012 IIHF World Junior Championship
NHL Network Television Schedule (USA games and Championship round games)

Date	Game	City	Time (CT)
Dec. 26	USA vs. Denmark	Edmonton	7 p.m.
Dec. 28	USA vs. Finland	Edmonton	2:30 p.m.
Dec. 30	USA vs. Czech Repulic	Edmonton	2:30 p.m.
Dec. 31	USA vs. Canada	Edmonton	7 p.m.
Jan. 2	Quarterfinal #1	Calgary	4 p.m.
	Quarterfinal #2	Calgary	8 p.m.
Jan. 3	Semifinal #1	Calgary	4 p.m.
	Semifinal #2	Calgary	8 p.m.
Jan. 5	Bronze Medal Game	Calgary	2:30 p.m.
	Gold Medal Game	Calgary	7 p.m.