Overview

• Finland edged Sweden 3-1 and Canada defeated the United States 6-2 on August 2 to close out the rivalry finals at the Minnesota exhibition.
• Both Sweden and Finland wrapped the week-long showcase with identical 4-1 records and led all teams in goal differential at +9 and +6, respectively.
• All four goals in the Sweden-Finland matchup came on power plays, highlighting each nation’s strength in special-teams execution.
• Aatos Koivu and Jack Berglund tied as the tournament’s top point scorers with seven each, reinforcing their status as key U20 prospects.
• National coaches will now leverage performances from Minnesota to finalize rosters ahead of the December IIHF World Junior Championship.