Zibanejad the OT hero as Russia’s defending champs fall[more]
Mika Zibanejad (#20) scores the winning goal in overtime on Russia's Andrei Makarov, giving Sweden its first World Junior gold since 1981. Photo: JC Pinheiro / HHOF-IIHF Images
CALGARY – Mika Zibanejad scored the magnificent overtime winner as Sweden earned its first World Junior gold medal since 1981 and second all-time with an 1-0 triumph over Russia on Thursday. The Swedes outshot Russia 58-17.
At 10:09 of the extra frame, Zibanejad exploded off right wing,...
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Royal welcome for champs
Crown Princess & Prince, 6,000 fans celebrate Swedish juniors[more]
Thousands of fans celebrate the Swedish U20 national team in downtown Stockholm. Photo: Niklas Larsson / Bildbyrån
STOCKHOLM – The IIHF World Junior champions received true royal treatment when they returned home after Sweden’s first U20 gold medal in 31 years. Coach Roger Rönnberg and his...
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What U20 gold means for Sweden
Christer Englund: “The gold medal is my happiest moment.”[more]
The Sweden U20 national team celebrates with the medals and trophy after winning the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship following a 1-0 OT win over Russia. Photo: Andy Devlin / HHOF-IIHF Images
ZURICH – Mika Zibanejad’s shot in overtime ended a 31-year drought for Sweden at the IIHF World Junior Championship. What it means will be seen today, with a warm welcome awaiting...
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Groups for Ufa 2013
Host Russia seeded with North American teams[more]
The 7,950-seat Ufa Arena will be the main venue of the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship. Photo: Almir Sibagatulin / Epsilon / Getty Images
CALGARY – With the conclusion of this year’s World Juniors, the IIHF has announced the groups for the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship in Ufa, Russia.