USA Hockey is expected to formally announce on Friday that the city of Buffalo and the Buffalo Sabres have been selected to host the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championships.
USA Hockey is holding an official press conference on Friday at the 18-yard line of Ralph Wilson Stadium to make the announcement.
Buffalo was announced earlier in the summer as one of three finalists, along with Pittsburgh and St. Louis.
Pittsburgh’s bid included the city co-hosting the event along with Erie, PA with games played at Consol Energy Center and Erie Insurance Arena, home of the OHL’s Erie Otters.