I don't know about you, but the holidays and hockey go together pretty damn well. While we will be without NHL hockey these holidays, there is a lot of international hockey to be watched. The 2013 World Junior Hockey Championships will headline the holidays, but don't forget about the Spengler Cup this year that will feature some NHL stars in action.
Here's your easy to follow hockey viewing schedule:
December 26th, 2012
WJC
| Canada vs. Germany | 4am ET | TSN |
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| Slovakia vs. Russia | 9am ET | TSN |
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| Canada vs. Germany* | Noon ET | TSN |
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| Canada vs. Germany* | 7:30pm ET | TSN |
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Canada starts their quest for gold against Germany at 4am ET so set your alarm clocks nice and early. If you can't find your way out of bed in the early morning hours, than you can catch replays at 12pm and 7:30pm. If you can't go back to bed, catch a glimpse of Nail Yakupov as the host Russians take on Slovakia at 9am.
Spengler Cup
| Team Canada vs. Adler Mannheim | 2pm ET | TSN2 |
Team Canada starts their tourney against Adler Mannheim of the DEL in the second Canada-Germany match of the day with a live broadcast at 2pm; the perfect time to wake up from your nap following the World Juniors.
December 27th, 2012
WJC
The USA also start their tournament against Germany at a solid start time of 9am. The States are always a threat at the tourney so look for them to start out strong against the Germans.
Spengler Cup
| HC Davos - Canada | 2pm ET | TSN |
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HC Davos and their star-studded lineup of Joe Thornton, Loui Eriksson, Patrick Kane, Damien Brunner, Raphael Diaz and maybe Rick Nash will play Team Canada after their loss to Adler Mannheim in their opening game. The host team will be one to watch with one of the top rosters at the tourney.
December 28th, 2012
WJC
| Canada vs. Slovakia | 4am ET | TSN |
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| Russia vs. USA | 9am ET | TSN |
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| Canada vs. Slovakia* | Noon ET | TSN |
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| Canada vs. Slovakia* | 7:30pm ET | TSN |
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Canada hits the ice again at 4am against Slovakia in what should be a tune-up game before they play Russia and the USA later in the preliminaries. Speaking of Russia and USA, they'll battle at 9am in a much anticipated game that will be the first true test for each team.
Spengler Cup
| Adler Mannheim vs HC Davos | 2pm ET | TSN2 |
HC Davos once again gets some TV time as they'll play Adler Mannheim in a potential big game to decide who'll take top spot in Pool A.
December 29th, 2012
WJC
| Germany vs. Russia | 9am ET | TSN |
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A quiet Saturday at the World Juniors features Germany and Russia dueling at 9am in which should be a fun display of Russian skill.
Spengler Cup
| Quarterfinal #1 | 11:30am ET | TSN |
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| Quarterfinal #2 | 2pm ET | TSN2 |
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It's elimination time as the quarterfinals get under way today with a doubleheader.
December 30th, 2012
WJC
| Canada vs. USA | 4am/1am | TSN |
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| Slovakia vs. Germany | 9am/6am | TSN |
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| Canada vs. USA* | Noon/9am | TSN |
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| Canada vs. USA* | 8pm/5pm | TSN2 |
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Always a classic, Canada faces off against the USA in the prelims at 4am in a big tilt that will really help to determine how this pool will play out. Slovakia and Germany will also have a big game as one of them could potentially sneak into the playoff round.
Spengler Cup
| Semifinal #1 | 3pm ET | TSN |
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| Semifinal #2 | 6pm ET | TSN2 |
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Pretty good to spend a Sunday watching some semifinal action throughout the day!
December 31st, 2012
WJC
| USA vs. Slovakia | 5am/2am | TSN |
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| Canada vs. Russia | 8:30am/5:30am | TSN |
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| Canada vs. Russia* | Noon/9am | TSN |
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| Canada vs. Russia* | 7:30pm/4:30pm | TSN |
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The USA played the Slovaks to start the morning before the big Canada-Russia tilt at 9am. This game between bitter rivals will have a big impact on how the prelims finish.
Spengler Cup
Not a bad pregame warmup to Canada-Russia in the WJC than a Spengler Cup Final at 6am!
January 1, 2013
No hockey today, but have a good hangover!
January 2, 2013
WJC
| Quarterfinal 1 | 4am/1am | TSN |
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| Quarterfinal 2 | 7:30am/4:30am | TSN |
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| Quarterfinal 1* | TBD | TSN |
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| Quarterfinal 2* | TBD | TSN |
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The elimination round kicks off as every game now becomes must watch.
January 3, 2013
WJC
| Semifinal 1 | 4am/1am | TSN |
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| Semifinal 2 | 7:30am/4:30am | TSN |
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| Semifinal 1* | TBD | TSN |
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| Semifinal 2* | TBD | TSN |
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Thought the quarterfinals were intense? Now it's really on with the semifinals!
January 4, 2013
No hockey today. Recover from your semifinal heart attacks and rest up for the medal games.
January 5, 2013
WJC
| Bronze Medal Game | 4am/1am | TSN |
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| Gold Medal Game | 7:30am/4:30am | TSN |
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| Gold Medal Game* | 7:30pm/4:30pm | TSN |
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What a way to spend a Saturday morning watching the medal rounds and these young hockey players putting everything on the line. Who's going to be playing in the final?
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