The under 18 World Championship will begin in one day's time

In the USA, players of the under 18 Russian national team are continuing to prepare for the upcoming World Championship.

Not long ago, the side arrived in Grand Forks, the tournament's host city. The main venue for the competition will be the Ralph Engelstad Arena, and with a capacity of 11643, it is the largest stadium in the American NCAA university league. 

Tomorrow, the players will train on the ice before an official World Championship photo-shoot. In the evening, the final roster will be finalised, and after that the players will be given their jerseys and shown their benches.

The under 18 World Championship will take place in the USA between the 14th and 24th of April. Russia's first game will be held on the 15th of April at 03:30 Moscow time against the Americans, and Match TV will have a live broadcast.

Russian Ice Hockey Federation