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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»

USA overpowers Latvia in Group A

(29 Dec 2024, 00:35) | In their second Group A game of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, Team USA maintained their flawless record against Latvia with a commanding 5-1 victory at the Canadian Tire Centre. Latvia, coming off an emotional and exhausting upset over Canada less than 24 hours earlier, struggled to keep up with the relentless American attack. Read more»

Czechia scores 14 against Kazakhstan

(28 Dec 2024, 22:44) | In a lopsided contest, the Czech team delivered a dominant performance to defeat Kazakhstan 14–2 in the World Junior Championship game at the TD Place Arena in Ottawa. Read more»

Historic victory for Latvia at the U-20 World Championship

(28 Dec 2024, 10:40) | Latvia stunned the hockey world with a sensational 3-2 shootout victory over host nation Canada in the U-20 World Championship. Read more»

Sweden delivers a dominant performance in their 8-1 victory over Kazakhstan

(28 Dec 2024, 01:55) | The Swedes secured an early lead with five unanswered goals in the first period, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Read more»

Finland triumphs over Germany in a hard-fought match

(28 Dec 2024, 00:38) | Finland secured a 3–1 victory over Germany with a late empty-netter on the second day of the World Juniors. Read more»

Important Slovak win

(27 Dec 2024, 22:30) | Slovakia took a huge step towards the quarter finals of the World Juniors after today's 2-1 win over Swizerland. For the Swiss team is may be a decisive game against Kazakhstan on New Year's Eve to avoid the relegation game. Read more»

Canada shuts out Finland

(27 Dec 2024, 09:47) | Canada opened their 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Finland on Boxing Day at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. The hosts delivered a complete team performance in front of a boisterous crowd of 17,997, fueled by a 31-save shutout from goaltender Carter George. Read more»

Czechia secures 5-1 victory over Switzerland

(27 Dec 2024, 01:51) | Czechia delivered a commanding performance to defeat Switzerland 5-1 in their opening game of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at TD Place Arena in Ottawa. With a combination of solid goaltending, disciplined defense, and timely scoring, Czechia began their tournament campaign on a high note. Read more»

USA dominates Germany 10-4 in World Juniors opener

(26 Dec 2024, 23:36) | The United States launched their 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship campaign with a 10-4 victory over Germany on Thursday at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Read more»