Breaking news on Thursday for hockey fans.

TSN is reporting the 2023 World Juniors will be held in Halifax and Moncton in 2023.

This comes just over a month after a bid was made by the two cities for the tournament that will be played December 26 to January 5.

Hockey Canada is set to make the official announcement on Thursday.

The 2023 World Juniors will be held in Halifax and Moncton pic.twitter.com/NyDueuFfAQ

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 5, 2022

“As a fan, I know how important hockey is to Canadians, which is why I am proud to offer my government’s support for this bid, said New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs.  “Sporting events of this magnitude provide a lift to the economy, tourism and sports development. They are also an excellent opportunity to invite people to our province and for hockey fans to experience high-level, exciting competition.”

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said, “We have done it before and we are ready to do it again. In 2003, we showed there is no better host for this significant event when we hosted the World Junior Championship, and Nova Scotians are ready to do it again.”