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USA edges Finland 4-3 in overtime to win World Junior gold medals

(06 Jan 2025, 10:22) | USA defeated Finland 4-3 in overtime to clinch their seventh World Junior Championship gold medal. Teddy Stiga, a breakout star of the night, netted the golden goal on a breakaway at 8:04 of the extra period, securing a historic back-to-back championship for the Americans. Read more»

Czechia triumphs over Sweden in thrilling Bronze Medal shootout

(06 Jan 2025, 02:35) | In one of the most dramatic finishes in World Juniors history, Czechia edged Sweden 3-2 after a thrilling 14-round shootout to claim the bronze medal at the Canadian Tire Centre. Eduard Salé, the Czech captain and Seattle Kraken prospect, delivered the decisive blow, scoring the game-winning goal with a calm backhand deke past Swedish goalie Marcus Gidlof. Read more»

Strong starts highlight U18 Women´s Worlds opener

(05 Jan 2025, 23:05) | The 2025 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship kicked off in Vantaa with two action-packed days of hockey. Read more»

USA advances to gold medal game with 4-1 win over Czechia

(05 Jan 2025, 15:40) | The United States secured their spot in the World Junior Championship final with a 4-1 victory over Czechia in a spirited semifinal at the Canadian Tire Centre. Powered by a stellar performance from Gabriel Perreault, who tallied a goal and an assist, and captain Ryan Leonard's game-changing contributions, Team USA set up a championship clash against Finland. Read more»

Finland beats Sweden in thrilling semi-final

(05 Jan 2025, 15:32) | In a nail-biting clash at the Canadian Tire Centre, Finland edged out Sweden 4-3 in overtime during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship semi-final. The game ended dramatically with Benjamin Rautiainen’s power-play goal just 38 seconds before the end of OT, sending the Finns to the final. Read more»

Czechia edges Canada with late goal in thrilling quarterfinal

(03 Jan 2025, 10:45) | The quarterfinal clash between Czechia and Canada at the Canadian Tire Centre delivered everything fans could hope for: dazzling plays, fierce competition, and a dramatic finish. Adam Jecho’s clutch power-play goal with just 39.4 seconds left in regulation secured a 4-3 victory for the Czechs, propelling them into the semifinals against the United States. Read more»

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»