That was something! After the defeat in the semi-final, the Czech team had to get itself together quickly, which it did. Against Sweden, the team of coach Patrik Augusta gave a concentrated performance, which was crowned by the performance of goalkeeper Michael Hrabal. The huge drama came down to the shootout, which lasted a long time. But the drama ended well for the Czech Republic and they celebrate the bronze! World champions again after one year, the USA juniors.
Moment of the match: The winning goal by Edy Shalé!
Player of the Match: This was announced by Hrabal, who completely shut the door in the shootout. Hats off to you.
Match statistics: Here it will be easy - third medal from the junior championship in a row.
What's next: The championship for the Czech colours ended with this match. But it will be remembered!
Sweden - Czech Republic 2:3 (1:1, 1:1, 0:0 - 0:1)
Goals and assists: 13. Edstrom (Unger Sörum, Sandin-Pellikka), 36. Edstrom (Unger Sörum, Wahlberg) - 4. Štancl (Jecho, Jiříček), 30. Šalé (Holinka), winning goal: Šalé
Sweden: Gidlöf (Thelin) - Bergqvist, Sandin-Pellikka (C), Lindstein (A), Willander, Gustafsson, Hallquisth, Hurtig - Stenberg, Edstrom (A), Unger Sörum - Wahlberg, Nilsson, Eklund - Hedqvist, Forsfjäll, Granberg - Vuollet, Eriksson, Nordh - Träff
CR: Hrabal (Kavan) - Galvas, Husinecký, Dvořák, Jiříček, Fibigr, Port, Koci - Šalé (C), Holinka, Mashtaliřský (A) - Sikora, Hradec (A), Štancl - Novotný, Felcman, Jecho - Kos, Petr, Židlický - Čihař
USA Hockey players defeated Finland 4:3 in overtime in the final and defended their triumph from last year in Gothenburg. Overall, they celebrate their seventh gold in history. They followed up successes in 2004, 2010, 2013, 2017 and 2021. The Finns' bid for a sixth triumph and first since 2019 fell short. They did, however, achieve their first medal in three years since the silver from Edmonton.
USA - Finland 4:3 in OT (1:2, 2:1, 0:0 - 1:0)
Goals and assists: 13. Hagens (G. Perreault, Leonard), 38. Svoboda (Plante, C. Hutson), 40. C. Hutson (Leonard, Buium), 69. Stiga (Buium, Ziemer) - 8. Kiiskinen (Hemming, Hynninen), 14. Uronen (Alasiurua, Hemming), 25. Pieniniemi (Ruohonen, Nurmi). Judges: Campbell (Kan.), Holm (Swed.) - Davis (USA), Hautamäki (Fin.). Exclusions: 2:1. Uses: 0:1. Audience: 16 822.
USA: Augustine - Fortescue, Buium, C. Hutson, Kleber, Ralph, Hensler, Minnetian - G. Perreault, Hagens, Leonard - Moore, Nelson, Ziemer - Connelly, Terrance, Stiga - Burnevik, Svoboda, Plante - Eiserman. Coach: Carle.
Finland: Rimpinen - Kiviharju, Pieniniemi, M. Jokinen, D. Nieminen, Tuhkala, Väisänen, Kangas - Rautiainen, K. Helenius, Hynninen - Kiiskinen, Ruohonen, Nurmi - Halttunen, Miettinen, Kumpulainen - Uronen, Alasiurua, Hemming. Coach: Mikkola.
Final order: 1. USA, 2. Finland, 3. CZECH REPUBLIC, 4. Sweden, 5. Canada, 6. Slovakia, 7. Latvia, 8. Switzerland, 9. Germany, 10. Kazakhstan (relegation). Denmark has advanced from Group A of Division I.
International Ice Hockey Federation Announced by individual award winners and the all-star team of the tournament after the gold medal match at the 2025 World Junior Championships.
Ryan Leonard was named MVP. The American captain, who recorded five goals and five assists in a Champions jersey, received the inaugural Murray Costello Junior World Championship MVP award. Costello, a long-time IIHF Council member and former Hockey Canada president, passed away in the summer of 2024 at the age of 90. In recognition of his many accomplishments, the IIHF has decided to rename the MVP award in his honour. The first official presentation was made by Jim Costello, Murray's son.
"As an IIHF Life Member and member of the IIHF Hall of Fame, Murray had such a significant impact on hockey in Canada and around the world during his career," He said IIHF President Luc Tardif before the 2025 finals in Ottawa, Canada.
IIHF Directorate Awards
Best goalie: Petteri Rimpinen, Finland
Best defenseman: Axel Sandin Pellikka, Sweden
Best Forward: Ryan Leonard, USA
Media All-Star Team and MVP
Goalie: Petteri Rimpinen, Finland
Defender: Cole Hutson, USA
Defender: Axel Sandin Pellikka, Sweden
Forward: Ryan Leonard, USA
Forward: Jakub Štancl, Czech Republic
Forward: Gabe Perreault, USA
MVP: Ryan Leonard, USA
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