Created in 2006 to showcase the talent in the Canadian Junior Hockey League, the World Junior A Challenge includes two Canadian teams – Canada East (NOJHL, OJHL, CCHL, LJHAAAQ, MHL) and Canada West (AJHL, SJHL, MJHL, SIJHL) – and three international entries. In all, nine countries have participated – Belarus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.

The tournament has quickly become a highlight of the international hockey calendar for NHL scouts. The World Junior A Challenge has produced more than 300 NHL draft picks, including 53 selected in the first round – names like Boeser, Lindholm, Pastrnak, Schwartz, Tarasenko, Turris and Vasilevski.

World Junior A Challenge
Truro, N.S.
Dec. 10-17, 2023
Cornwall, Ont.
Dec. 10-18, 2022
Cornwall, Ont.
Dec. 12-19, 2021
Cornwall, Ont.
Dec. 13-19, 2020
Dawson Creek, B.C.
Dec. 7-15, 2019
Who recorded the most points at a single tournament? Who scored the fastest goal from the start of a game? Who had the longest shutout streak? Get all the answers in the World Junior A Challenge Guide & Record Book.
All-Time Results
Year Gold Silver Bronze Location
2023 CAN-W CAN-E USA Truso, NS
2022 USA CAN-E SWE Cornwall, ON
2021 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic Cornwall, ON
2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic Cornwall, ON
2019 RUS CAN-E USA Dawson Creek, BC
2018 USA RUS CAN-W Bonnyville, AB
2017 CAN-W USA CZE Truro, NS
2016 USA CAN-E RUS Bonnyville, AB
2015 CAN-W RUS USA Cobourg & Whitby, ON
2014 USA DEN RUS Kindersley, SK
2013 USA RUS CAN-W Yarmouth, NS
2012 USA CAN-W SUI Yarmouth, NS
2011 CAN-W CAN-E USA Langley, BC
2010 USA CAN-E SUI Penticton, BC
2009 USA CAN W RUS Summerside, PE
2008 USA CAN-W CAN-E Camrose, AB
2007 CAN-W CAN-E USA Trail & Nelson, BC
2006 CAN-W CAN-E RUS Yorkton & Humboldt, SK
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2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge: USA 8, SWE 5 (Bronze)
Connelly’s four-goal game leads USA to the bronze medal.
2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge: CAN-W 7, CAN-E 2 (Gold)
Roest’s 30 saves leads Canada West to 2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge title.
2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge: CAN E 7, SWE 5 (Semifinal)
Hoskin’s five point game leads Canada East to gold medal game
2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge: CAN-W 4, USA 3 (Semifinal)
Huck scored the overtime winner to lead Canada West over United States.
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