U20 National team games

U20: Hungary beats Italy

Hungary came from behind to defeat Italy 2-1 in the U20 Super Challenge in Karlstad, avoiding last place in the tournament. Despite Nicolò Remolato's early goal for Italy, Hungary secured the win with goals from Krisztián Franyó and Barnabás Lőczi, dominating the shot count 49-24.

The U20 Super Challenge in Karlstad saw Vålerenga Ishockey claim the top spot, finishing with four wins and one loss, followed closely by France and Färjestad BK. BIK Karlskoga secured fourth place, while Hungary and Italy struggled, finishing fifth and sixth respectively, with Italy failing to win any games. The tournament featured standout performances from players like Agust Kittel (BIK) and Robinson Djian (France), who led the scoring chart.

(18 Aug 2024)

Another win for France

In the U20 Super Challenge match on August 14, 2024, France defeated Hungary 4-2 at Löfbergs Arena. The game started with France taking an early lead in the first period, scoring three goals by Arthur Delvaille, Maxime Toukmatchev, and Nathan Riu. Hungary responded late in the period with goals from Doman Szongoth and Krisztián Franyó, bringing the score to 3-2. Despite a strong effort from Hungary, France secured their victory with a power-play goal by Gabriel Lehmann in the third period. Both teams had an equal number of shots, but France's goalkeeper Cebald Debiak outperformed, making 34 saves with a 94.44% save percentage.

(14 Aug 2024)

France beat Italy

In the opening game of the U20 Super Challenge in Karlstad, Sweden, France U20 beat Italy U20 7-1.

Despite Italy taking an early lead in the first period, France quickly bounced back, tying the game in the second period and then taking control. The third period saw France explode with five more goals, led by Robinson Djian's hat-trick and Maxime Toukmatchev's late tally. France outshot Italy 61-17.

U20 teams of Hungary, Färjestad, BIK Karlskoga and Vålerenga also participate in the tournament.

(13 Aug 2024)

Watersley U20 Ice Hockey Tournament

The Watersley U20 Ice Hockey Tournament took place from August 9 to 11 at the Glanerbrook Ice Rink in Geleen, Netherlands, featuring four teams: Belgium, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and the Kölner Hale U20 team from Germany. The German team won all three games. Great Britain beat Belgium 4-0 and Netherlands 5-1. Netherlands beat Belgium 4-3.

Köln's Elias Aul was the top scorer with 6 goals and 2 assists. Finley Bradon lead Great Britain in scoring (3+1). Jaidy van Mourik was the leading Dutch scorer (1+2) while Lander Paulissen and Tobi Gentry were tied leaders of the Belgian team (2+0).

(11 Aug 2024)

USA Blue beats Sweden

USA Blue dominated Sweden with a decisive 7-2 victory at the USA Hockey Arena.

USA Blue opened strong, leading 3-0 after the first period with goals from Max Plante, Brandon Svoboda, and Brodie Ziemer. Gabriel Perreault scored twice, extending the lead to 5-0 by the second period. Lukas Fischer and Oliver Moore added goals in the third period, making it 7-0.

Sweden managed two late goals from Isac Hedqvist and Jack Berglund.

(29 Jul 2024)

WJSS starts in Michigan

In the opening game of the World Junior Summer Showcase on July 28, 2024, Team USA White edged out Finland with a 3-2 victory.

Joona Saarelainen scored twice for Finland, putting them ahead early and again in the second period. Quentin Musty and Cole Hutson scored for the USA to tie the game twice. The decisive goal came from James Reeder with just under a minute left, assisted by Hutson. Team USA had a stronger showing in shots, with a total of 25 compared to Finland's 19.

(28 Jul 2024)

U20 Hockey Friendly

Switzerland and the Czech Republic faced off in a U20 hockey friendly at Vierumäki. The match, attended by 80 spectators, saw Switzerland triumph with a final score of 4-2.

The Czech team took an early lead, scoring twice. Miroslav Holinka and Petr Sikora netted the goals, giving the visitors a 2-0 advantage.

Switzerland responded strongly with three unanswered goals. Rafael Meier (x2) and Eric Schneller found the net, turning the game around.

Switzerland secured their victory with a final goal by Jan Dorthe, who scored on an empty net.

(17 Jul 2024)

Finland-Sweden games cancelled

Three U20 games between Finland and Sweden that were supposed to be played this week in Vierumäki have been cancelled after two Swedish players tested positive for Covid-19.

(05 Nov 2020)

Switzerland wins U20 Summer Challenge in Zilina

Switzerland won all of their three games at the U20 Summer Challenge in Zilina, Slovakia this weekend.

In the first game six different players scored for the Swiss team when Czech Republic was beaten 6-3. Switzerland had six scorers also in game two when they needed a shootout to defeat Germany 6-5. Philipp Kurashev scored twice in the third game when the tournament win was secured with a 4-2 win over the home team Slovakia.

Czech Republic beat Slovakia 2-1 (OT) and Germany 3-1 to finish second. Slovakia got the third place as they had beaten the German team 7-5 on the opening day.

Slovakia's Marian Studenic was the tournament's top scorer with three goals and two assists.

(30 Jul 2017)

Swiss U20 team wins in Dresden

Team Switzerland U20 won the 4-nations U20 tournament in Dresden, Germany with a perfect record. Germany was beaten 4-2, Czech Republic 4-0 and Slovakia 3-0.

Swiss goalie Matteo Ritz was outstanding shutouts in both games he played. Damien Riat, also Switzerland, was the tournament's top scorer with three goals and two assists.

(30 Jul 2016)