World Juniors 2025: Medal Round

The medal round of the 2025 World Juniors saw some surprises, as the United States defended their gold medal, and Latvia made a Cinderella run.

United States

The United States won their second consecutive gold medal, defeating Latvia 4-3 in overtime. Teddy Stiga scored the game-winning goal, while Trey Augustine made 31 saves in goal.

Latvia

Latvia was the surprise of the tournament, upsetting Canada and Germany en route to the bronze medal. Linards Feldbergs was named the tournament's best goaltender, while Eriks Mateiko led the team in scoring.

Sweden

Sweden won the silver medal, defeating Finland 3-2 in overtime. Axel Sandin-Pellikka was named the tournament's best defenseman, while Anton Wahlberg and Felix Unger Sorum led the team in scoring.

Finland

Finland lost to Sweden in overtime, but still managed to win the bronze medal. Petterri Rimpinen was named the tournament's best goaltender, while Jesse Kiiskinen led the team in scoring.

Czechia

The Czech Republic won the bronze medal, defeating Canada 4-3 in a shootout. Eduard Sale was named the tournament's best forward, while Adam Jiricek was named the tournament's best defenseman.

Canada

Canada failed to medal for the first time since 2013, finishing fourth in the tournament. Carter George was named the tournament's best goaltender, while Ryan Leonard led the team in scoring.

Germany

Germany finished ninth in the tournament, missing the medal round for the first time since 2011. Kevin Bicker was named the tournament's best forward, while Lukas Reichel was named the tournament's best defenseman.

Slovakia

Slovakia finished sixth in the tournament, missing the medal round for the first time since 2015. Dalibor Dvorsky was named the tournament's best forward, while Samuel Urban was named the tournament's best goaltender.