New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have been selected to host the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have been selected to host the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. “The Moncton Wildcats are pleased to share our home arena, world-class hockey facilities and loyal fans with the best junior hockey players in the world,” said Robert K. Irving, president of the Moncton Wildcats.