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UConn alum Thompson nets OT winner, Maine product Swayman stops all 25 shots as U.S. downs Switzerland to win first IIHF World Championship in 92 years – College Hockey

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UConn alum Thompson nets OT winner, Maine product Swayman stops all 25 shots as U.S. downs Switzerland to win first IIHF World Championship in 92 years - College Hockey

The United States has won its first IIHF World Championship gold medal since 1933 (photo: USA Hockey). Tage Thompson (Connecticut) scored the overtime game-winning goal to clinch the first gold medal for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the IIHF Men’s World Championship since 1933, defeating Switzerland 1-0 Sunday at Avicii Arena in Stockholm. “What … Read more

Summary of Washington Capitals Prospects at 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships: Cole Hutson, Ryan Leonard Win Gold With Team USA, Eriks Mateiko Excels for Team Latvia, and Petr Sikora Excels for Team Czechia

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Photo: Team USA Several Washington Capitals prospects participated in the recent 2025 World Junior Championships held in Ottawa, Canada. They include Cole Hutson (Team USA), Ryan Leonard (Team USA), Eriks Mateiko (Team Latvia), Leon Muggli (Team Switzerland), Miroslav Satan (Team Slovakia), and Petr Sikora (Team Czechia). Here’s a recap of how each of the prospects … Read more

Top AHL Prospects Depart For The IIHF World Junior Championship

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Some of the AHL’s top young talents will have a chance to showcase themselves at the IIHF World Junior Championship beginning on Thursday, Dec. 26. Ottawa hosts this year’s tournament as the United States attempts to take another title after capturing last season’s event. With 20 titles at the under-20 event, Canada leads the field. … Read more