Two hockey players face off over a puck, with a referee standing nearby.

Supporting the future of men’s ice hockey

TRIA and HealthPartners are official partners of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship

TRIA and HealthPartners are proud to be partnering with USA Hockey for its 50th annual World Junior Championship. For half a century, this prestigious 10-nation tournament has been bringing together the world’s best men’s ice hockey players under 20 years of age.

For its 50th anniversary, the World Junior Championship is returning to the State of Hockey for the first time in 20 years. From Dec. 26, 2025, to Jan. 5, 2026, Minnesotans and hockey fans from around the world will gather in Grand Casino Arena and 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus to watch elite talents test their skills and compete for gold. As long-standing partners of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, it's our honor to have TRIA be the official orthopedic provider for this tournament, and to play a part in this rich, globe-spanning tradition.
TRIA logo
2026 World Junior Championship United States Minnesota logo
HealthPartners logo
Flags representing the countries participating in the 2026 IHR World Junior Championship, including the United States, Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, Finland, Czechia, Latvia and Denmark.

Our sports medicine and orthopedic specialists are excited to bring their world-class expertise to the World Juniors. Special thanks to our Co-Chief Medical Officers for the tournament, Doctor Anne-Marie Moore and Doctor Bradley Nelson, as well as the following doctors who will be providing medical supervision and coordinating player care for all 29 games, plus each team’s practices:

Our thanks also go out to our athletic trainers working the tournament:

  • Matt Carlson – Venue lead
  • Beth Clute – Venue lead
  • Andrea Bogner
  • Josh Brodersen
  • Sam Dahle
  • Chelsea Dropps
  • Michele Heinecke
  • Peter Hoffer
  • Lauren Langheinz
  • Nate Moore
  • Christina Neville
  • Kallie Schmit
  • Taylor Thompson
Adolescent boys in the stands at a hockey game.

Where to find us during the tournament

While our doctors and trainers will be on and off the ice for every game and practice, you can meet more of our team at The Bold North Breakaway festival in Rice Park, plus other events taking place during the tournament. Come find us at:

  • HealthPartners Breakaway Box – Step out of the cold to grab a drink, play games and watch the World Juniors action in our cozy warming house.
  • TRIA Skills Rink – Check out our artificial ice rink and learn about programs that are making hockey accessible for different groups in our community. Features skills classes and open skate periods.
  • HealthPartners Featured Partner Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota – Join us on Saturday, January 3 for hands-on activities, giveaways and special looks at two exhibits: Sportsology, which explores the science of movement and athletics, and the new SKIN exhibit, which explores the history and science of human skin.

It’s a special time to be a hockey fan in Minnesota. Not only does the World Junior Championship offer an opportunity to watch top young athletes do what they do best right in our backyard, but it’s also a chance to connect and celebrate the sport with our local and international community. We hope to see you there!