All articles tagged with #world junior championship
Originally Published 5 days ago — by NHL.com
Sweden won the 2026 World Junior Championship, ending a 45-year gold drought, with Czechia's Vojtech Cihar earning MVP honors. Canada secured bronze, and standout performances by players like Gavin McKenna and Tomas Chrenko boosted their draft stocks. The tournament showcased international competitiveness and set the stage for the 2027 WJC in Alberta.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by IIHF
Sweden won their third gold medal at the World Junior Championship with a 4-2 victory over the Czech Republic, overcoming a slow start and a late Czech rally to secure the title in a dramatic final.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by IIHF
Sweden defeated Finland 4-3 in a shootout in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Junior Championship, advancing to the final where they will face either Canada or Czechia, while Finland's gold medal drought continues.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by IIHF
The article discusses the highly competitive and close semi-final match between Finland and Sweden in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, highlighting their recent history, key players, and strategies, with Finland aiming for its first gold since 2019 and the game being decided by very fine margins.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by IIHF
Finland ended the U.S.'s reign as two-time World Junior champions with a 4-3 overtime victory in the quarter-finals, featuring a thrilling comeback and a decisive goal by Arttu Valila in Minnesota.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by NHL.com
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota features quarterfinal matchups on Friday, including the USA facing Finland and Canada taking on Slovakia, with the winners advancing to the semifinals on Sunday.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by IIHF
Canada defeated Finland 7-4 to top Group B at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, setting up a quarter-final match against Slovakia, while Finland will face the USA. The game was a high-scoring, back-and-forth contest with standout performances from Canadian players like Cole Beaudoin and Zayne Parekh.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by IIHF
Sweden leads the IIHF World Junior Championship Power Rankings after a series of wins, with Canada and the USA close behind, as teams prepare for the quarter-finals in a highly competitive tournament.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by NHL.com
Switzerland narrowly defeated Slovakia 3-2 to finish third in Group A at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, advancing to the quarterfinals, with key performances from Elijah Neuenschwander and other players. The tournament features critical matches including the US vs. Sweden and Canada vs. Finland, which will determine top seeds and playoff matchups.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by NHL.com
Latvia secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Junior Championship with a 6-3 win over Denmark, marking their third consecutive tournament reaching the quarterfinals, while Switzerland shut out Germany 4-0 to advance, with key performances from prospects like Alberts Smits and Kimi Koerbler.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by IIHF
Latvia secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the World Junior Championship with a 6-3 win over Denmark, marking their fifth consecutive top-division appearance and fourth playoff qualification, while Denmark faces relegation implications after the loss.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by IIHF
The U.S. team staged a dramatic comeback to beat Slovakia 6-5 in the IIHF World Junior Championship, led by James Hagens with two goals, and will face Sweden in a key match for first place in Group A.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by NHL.com
Day 4 of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship features key matchups including Sweden vs. Germany, Finland vs. Czechia, Slovakia vs. USA, and Canada vs. Denmark, with teams aiming to improve their standings and individual players showcasing notable performances.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by IIHF
Finland achieved an 8-0 victory over Latvia in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, maintaining an unbeaten record with a dominant performance marked by strong defense and effective offense, including multiple goals from Emil Hemming and others, while Latvia struggled to keep up, suffering their fourth consecutive shutout loss to Finland.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by RMNB
Washington Capitals prospect Cole Hutson was injured after being hit in the head by a puck during the 2026 World Junior Championship, prompting teammates like Cole Eiserman to show support. Hutson was hospitalized but discharged and is considered 'day-to-day,' with team USA winning the game despite the incident.