2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
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The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (2020 WJC) was the 44th edition of the Ice Hockey World Junior Championship. It began on 26 December 2019, and ended with the gold medal game being played on 5 January 2020.[1][2] Canada defeated Russia 4–3 to win the gold medal and their 18th world junior hockey championship. This marks the fourth time that the Czech Republic hosted the WJHC.
Tournament details | |
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Host country | Czech Republic |
Venue(s) | Ostravar Aréna and Werk Arena (in 2 host cities) |
Dates | 26 December 2019 – 5 January 2020 |
Teams | 10 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Canada (18th title) |
Runner-up | Russia |
Third place | Sweden |
Fourth place | Finland |
Tournament statistics | |
Games played | 31 |
Goals scored | 202 (6.52 per game) |
Attendance | 173,474 (5,596 per game) |
Scoring leader(s) | Samuel Fagemo (13 points) |
MVP | Alexis Lafrenière |
Website | www.iihf.com |
On April 16, 2018, it was announced that Ostrava and Třinec, in the Moravian-Silesian Region in the northeast corner of the Czech Republic, would be the host cities.[3] It is the second time that Ostrava has been the primary host of the tournament and the first time that Třinec is hosting in any capacity. Ostrava has also twice co-hosted the senior Ice Hockey World Championships.