The World Juniors have officially been around since the 1970s, giving hockey fans the chance to see the next wave of talent perform on the big stage. From stars of yesteryear like Wayne Gretzky and Peter Forsberg, to the likes of Sidney Crosby, Connor Bedard and Connor McDavid, NHL greats - past and present - have competed in the tournament.

The best under-20 hockey talent in the world is convening in Minnesota for the IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament. Here's how to stream it live.

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The World Juniors have officially been around since the 1970s, giving hockey fans the chance to see the next wave of talent perform on the big stage. From stars of yesteryear like Wayne Gretzky and Peter Forsberg, to the likes of Sidney Crosby, Connor Bedard and Connor McDavid, NHL greats - past and present - have competed in the tournament.

The United States battles Sweden in a high-stakes Group A clash at the IIHF World Juniors Hockey Championships. Find out how to watch for free.