2008 IIHF World U18 Championships
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The 2008 IIHF World U18 Championships were held in Kazan, Russia.[1] The championships began on April 13, 2008, and finished on April 23, 2008. Games were played at TatNeft Arena and Arena Kazan in Kazan. Canada defeated Russia 8–0 in the final to claim the gold medal, while the United States defeated Sweden 6–3 to capture the bronze medal.
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | Russia |
Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
Dates | 13–23 April 2008 |
Teams | 10 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Canada (2nd title) |
Runner-up | Russia |
Third place | United States |
Fourth place | Sweden |
Tournament statistics | |
Games played | 31 |
Goals scored | 221 (7.13 per game) |
Attendance | 66,839 (2,156 per game) |
Scoring leader(s) | Cody Hodgson (12 points) |
MVP | Jake Allen |
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