2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

United States vs Sweden Final

The United States and Sweden will face off in the final of the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships on Thursday, January 5th. The game will be played at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, and will be broadcast live on TSN and NHL Network.

The United States is the defending champion, having won the gold medal in 2023. Sweden is a perennial contender, and has won the silver medal in each of the past two years.

Both teams have been impressive in the tournament so far. The United States has won all four of its games, while Sweden has won three of its four games. The only loss for Sweden came against Finland in the preliminary round.

The final is expected to be a close and exciting game. The United States has a slight edge in experience, but Sweden has a more talented team on paper.

Kazakhstan Crowned Champions of 2024 Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division 1A

Kazakhstan has been crowned champions of the 2024 Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division 1A. The team defeated Latvia 4-1 in the final on Sunday, January 1st, in Tallinn, Estonia.

Kazakhstan finished the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record. The team outscored its opponents 26-6 in the five games.

Latvia finished the tournament with a 4-1 record. The team lost only to Kazakhstan in the final.

Kazakhstan's victory is a major upset. The team was ranked 11th in the world going into the tournament, while Latvia was ranked 6th.

Kazakhstan's victory is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication. The team is now eligible for promotion to the top division of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Conclusion

The 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships have been an exciting and memorable tournament. The United States and Sweden will face off in the final on Thursday, January 5th, in Montreal, Canada. Kazakhstan has been crowned champions of the 2024 Ice Hockey U20 World Championship Division 1A.