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Finland outlasts Slovakia to secure a quarter-final victory

(03 Jan 2025, 02:11) | On a brisk Thursday evening at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, Finland edged Slovakia 5-3 in a thrilling quarter-final match. Aided by a dominant opening period and superb goaltending from Petteri Rimpinen, the Finns advanced to the semi-finals despite being outshot 36-18. Read more»

USA rolls past Switzerland 7-2 to secure semi-final spot

(03 Jan 2025, 02:07) | The defending champions, Team USA, showed their offensive depth and skill, routing Switzerland 7-2 in the second quarter-final at the Canadian Tire Centre. Read more»

Sweden advances to semi-finals with hard-fought win over Latvia

(02 Jan 2025, 22:05) | In a dramatic quarter-final matchup at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, Sweden edged Latvia 3-2 to secure their spot in the World Junior Championship semi-finals. The Swedes dominated the game statistically, outshooting Latvia 50-13, but had to withstand a spirited comeback from the underdog Latvians. Read more»

Germany secures Top Pool spot with win over Kazakhstan

(02 Jan 2025, 21:54) | Germany rallied from a 3-1 deficit to edge Kazakhstan 4-3, ensuring their stay in the top pool for next year\'s tournament in Minnesota. Many penalties and a strong German PP cost Kazakhstan the game. The loss sends Kazakhstan back to Division 1A. Read more»

Fribourg-Gottéron secures first title with historic Spengler Cup

(01 Jan 2025, 21:39) | Fribourg-Gottéron capped off an unforgettable week by claiming their first title in club history with a decisive 7-2 victory over the Straubing Tigers in the 96th Spengler Cup final Read more»

USA secures Group A with a clinical 4-1 win Over Canada

(01 Jan 2025, 10:54) | The United States capped off 2024 with a commanding 4-1 victory over Canada in the final game of the preliminary round at the IIHF 2025 World Junior Championship. Before a sold-out crowd of 18,935 at the Canadian Tire Centre, Team USA used a disciplined approach and capitalized on special teams to clinch the top spot in Group A. Read more»

Sweden secures top spot in Group B with a 4-2 win over Czechia

(01 Jan 2025, 02:03) | Sweden capped off 2024 with a commanding 4-2 victory over Czechia at TD Place Arena in Ottawa, claiming first place in Group B of the World Junior Championship. Sparked by Herman Träff’s breakout performance and a strong second period, the Swedes outpaced the tournament’s highest-scoring team to set up a quarter-final clash against Latvia. Read more»

Finland secures dominant 3-0 victory over Latvia

(01 Jan 2025, 01:23) | In their final preliminary-round matchup at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, Finland beat Latvia with a commanding 3-0 win in Ottawa. Standout efforts from goaltender Petteri Rimpinen, who made 28 saves for the shutout, and Benjamin Rautiainen, who tallied a goal and an assist. Read more»

Switzerland secures quarter-final spot with commanding win over Kazakhstan

(01 Jan 2025, 01:16) | Switzerland clinched their first win of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, overcoming Kazakhstan 3-1 at TD Place Arena in Ottawa. The victory propelled the Swiss to the quarter-finals, leaving Kazakhstan to face Germany in a crucial relegation game. Read more»

Latvia advances with an OT victory over Germany

(31 Dec 2024, 01:10) | In a dramatic Worl Juniors game at the Canadian Tire Centre, Latvia secured a hard-fought 4-3 overtime win against Germany, earning a spot in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship quarter-finals. Latvian forward Ēriks Mateiko was the hero, scoring twice, including the OT winner at 3:23, as his team rallied from a 2-0 second-period deficit to clinch the victory. Read more»

Slovakia edges Kazakhstan in overtime thriller

(30 Dec 2024, 23:40) | Slovakia concludes the preliminary round with a 1-1-0-2 record, earning a quarter-final berth at the World Juniors in Ottawa. Kazakhstan, still winless, faces a do-or-die matchup against Switzerland tomorrow to determine their playoff fate. Read more»

A bounce-back effort with room for improvement

(30 Dec 2024, 10:50) | Team Canada secured a 3-0 win over Germany in the IIHF World Junior Championship, but the performance left much to be desired. After a shocking shootout loss to Latvia two days earlier, the Canadians managed to get back in the win column, yet questions linger about their form as they prepare for a pivotal New Year’s Eve clash against the U.S. Read more»

Czechia triumphs over Slovakia in rivalry clash

(30 Dec 2024, 02:55) | In a heated showdown at TD Place, Czechia emerged victorious against Slovakia, securing a 4-2 win and tying with Sweden for the top spot in Group B. With both teams at 3-0-0, their New Year’s Eve clash will determine the group winner. Meanwhile, Slovakia, now at 1-0-2, faces a critical game against Kazakhstan to keep their playoff hopes alive. Read more»

Finland edges USA 4-3 in OT thriller at World Juniors

(30 Dec 2024, 01:02) | The Canadian Tire Centre was the site of an electrifying Group A showdown on Sunday afternoon as Finland defeated the USA 4-3 in overtime in one of the most thrilling games of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. The Finnish hero was Tuomas Uronen, who scored the game-winner on an odd-man rush just 1:46 into the extra frame, sending 16,433 fans into a frenzy. Read more»

Sweden triumphs over Switzerland in high-scoring thriller

(30 Dec 2024, 00:48) | The TD Place Arena in Ottawa hosted a captivating World Juniors showdown on December 29, 2024, as Sweden edged Switzerland 7-5 in a game marked by a deluge of power-play goals and dramatic swings. Sweden’s victory secured their position atop Group B with a perfect 3-0-0 record, while Switzerland remains on shaky ground, teetering on the edge of relegation. Read more»

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