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Sweden and Finland Set for Unofficial World Junior Showcase Final

An early evaluation for NHL scouts, the World Junior Summer Showcase has seen Sweden and Finland remain unbeaten, with both teams securing Saturday’s unofficial final berth.

Jasper Kuhta, Team Finland (Photo credit: Matti Nenonen)
Ivar Stenberg, Team Sweden (Photo by Leila Devlin/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Sweden built an early lead and held off a late Canadian push to win 8-4, with Eric Nilson scoring twice.
  • Finland used a three-power play tally to down the United States 6-3, with Aatos Koivu recording two goals.
  • Both Sweden and Finland remain unbeaten in Minnesota and advance to the unofficial final at 1:00 PM CT on Saturday.
  • Canada and the United States will close the showcase in a 4:30 PM CT consolation match after Friday’s defeats.
  • The non-medal tournament provides national under-20 teams and NHL scouts with a midsummer evaluation of emerging talent ahead of the IIHF championship season.