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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»

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»

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