Notre Dame forward Danny Nelson scored twice, Western Michigan's Hampton Slukynsky made 25 saves and the defending champion United States defeated Latvia 5-1 on Saturday in the world junior hockey championship.

With the IIHF World Junior Championship just around the corner, Team Latvia announced their final roster early on Wednesday morning.

Michigan State hockey's star goaltender will be playing for his country in the upcoming World Junior Championship. Trey Augustine has been named to the USA team for the World Junior Championship that begins this week in Ottawa.

Installed by ESPN BET as a +4000 money line choice to win the game, Latvia authored a stunning 3-2 upset victory over host Canada on Friday night at the world junior hockey championship in Ottawa, Ontario,

Defending champion USA improved to 2-0 at world junior hockey championship by beating Latvia. Finland is next.

Notre Dame forward Danny Nelson scored twice, Western Michigan’s Hampton Slukynsky made 25 saves and the defending champion United States beat Latvia 5-1 on Saturday in the world junior hockey champio

Saturday is the third day of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, which is being held in Ottawa. United States 5, Latvia 1 -- Danny Nelson (New York Islanders) scored two goals for the United States in preliminary-round play at Canadian Tire Centre.