Team USA Triumphs in 2024 IIHF World Junior Championships

Jonathan Lekkerimaki Named MVP as USA Secures Sixth Gold Medal

Team USA wins the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championships, defeating Sweden 6-2 in the gold medal game.
Jonathan Lekkerimaki of Sweden was named the tournament's MVP.
USA's Gabe Perreault, Isaac Howard, Zeev Buium, Ryan Leonard, and captain Rutger McGroarty scored in the final game.
Canada's top six forwards, including Jordan Dumais, Conor Geekie, Fraser Minten, Matthew Poitras, and Matt Savoie, underperformed in the tournament.
This is the first gold medal for the United States since 2021, and their sixth overall.