2017 World Jr. A Challenge

Truro, Nova Scotia | Dec. 10-16

The U.S. Junior Select Team, comprised of players that compete in the United States Hockey League, took second place at the 2017 World Junior A Challenge in Truro, Novia Scotia from Dec. 10-16.

The World Junior A Challenge is in its 12th year, and the U.S. competed for the eleventh time. The 2017 field included Canada East, Canada West, Czech Republic, Russia, Switzerland and the United States. Team USA has captured the World Junior A Challenge title seven times (2008-10, 2012-14, 2016).

U.S. SCHEDULE

Date	Opponent	Round	Time (Local/ET)	Location	Stream
Fri., Dec. 8	Canada East	W, 7-0	7:30 p.m./6:30 p.m.	RECC Arena Truro, N.S.
Mon., Dec. 11	Czech Republic	L, 2-4	3:30 p.m./2:30 p.m.	RECC Arena Truro, N.S.	HockeyTV
Tues., Dec. 12	Canada West	W, 2-1	7:30 p.m./6:30 p.m.	RECC Arena Truro, N.S.	HockeyTV
Wed., Dec. 13	Switzerland Quarterfinals	W, 3-1	3:30 p.m./2:30 p.m.	RECC Arena Truro, N.S.	HockeyTV
Thurs., Dec.14	Russia Semifinals	W, 5-0	3:30 p.m./2:30 p.m.	RECC Arena Truro, N.S.	HockeyTV
Sat., Dec. 16	Canada West Championship Game	L, 1-5	3p.m./2 p.m.	RECC Arena Truro, N.S.