Overview
- Sweden won the tournament behind a blue-line-driven approach and elite goaltending, allowing 2.23 goals per game with Love Harenstam the only goalie group to clear a .900 team save percentage and earning top goaltender honors.
- Czechia secured a fourth straight medal through disciplined forechecking and structure, with undrafted 19-year-old Tomas Galvas earning all-star recognition and drawing fresh NHL interest.
- Ivar Stenberg strengthened his case at the top of the draft after driving play for the champions and delivering in key moments, while Viggo Björck impressed evaluators to the point of top-10 consideration.
- Canada settled for bronze as Gavin McKenna finished second in tournament scoring with 14 points and a four-point bronze game, yet scouting reports flagged inconsistent engagement away from the puck and a late misconduct.
- Analysts praised USA defenseman Chase Reid for stepping into heavier minutes when Cole Hutson was injured and running the power play effectively, with many cautioning teams to weigh these performances against the tournament’s brief sample.