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USA Clinches First Ice Hockey World Championship Title Since 1960 with Overtime Win

Tage Thompson’s goal 2:02 into overtime secures a 1–0 victory over Switzerland in Stockholm, as the U.S. dedicates its title to the late Johnny Gaudreau and Sweden claims bronze.

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Die US-Spieler feiern den entscheidenden Torschützen, Tage Thompson.

Overview

  • The U.S. defeated Switzerland 1–0 in overtime on May 25 in Stockholm to capture its first world championship in 65 years.
  • Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres netted the decisive goal under coach Ryan Warsofsky’s leadership of the youngest roster at the tournament.
  • Players draped Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 13 jersey over the trophy in tribute to the late NHL star who died in August 2024.
  • Swiss goalkeeper Leonardo Genoni set a tournament record by remaining unbeaten for 243 minutes and 27 seconds before conceding in overtime.
  • Host Sweden secured bronze with a 6–2 win over Denmark, which reached its first semifinal, while Germany failed to advance past the preliminary round for the first time since 2018.