USA Wins Back-to-Back Gold at World Junior Hockey Championship

Teddy Stiga's overtime goal secures a 4-3 victory over Finland, marking a historic first for Team USA.

Teddy Stiga scored the decisive overtime goal for Team USA, clinching a 4-3 win against Finland in the gold medal game.
The victory marks the first time Team USA has won consecutive World Junior Hockey Championships.
Cole Hutson, a Boston University defenseman, set a record for American defensemen with 11 points in the tournament and led all players in scoring.
Ryan Leonard, a key player in both gold medal runs, was named tournament MVP after contributing five goals and two assists.
In the bronze medal game, Czechia defeated Sweden 3-2 in a dramatic 14-round shootout, with Eduard Sale scoring the winning goal.