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2023 World Junior Championship: 10 things learned

Bedard enhances reputation for Canada; Snuggerud-Cooley-Gauthier line excels for U.S.

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Canada won the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship with a 3-2 overtime win against Czechia at Scotiabank Centre on Thursday.

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Bedard has 'no limit' after dominating World Juniors, teammates say

Projected No. 1 pick in 2023 NHL Draft helped Canada win gold

by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Connor Bedard was as consistent off the ice as he was on it, deftly handling questions about one of the greatest performances in World Junior Championship history as he did defenders.

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Canada recovers to top Czechia in OT, win World Junior Championship

Guenther scores 2nd of game at 6:22 to give country 2nd straight gold medal

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Dylan Guenther (Arizona Coyotes) scored his second goal 6:22 into overtime, and Canada won the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship with a 3-2 victory against Czechia at Scotiabank Centre on Thursday.

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2023 IIHF World Junior Championship schedule

Czechia to play Canada in championship game

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship will run through Jan. 5 with the championship game between Czechia and Canada. 

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U.S. defeats Sweden to win bronze at World Junior Championship

Lucius completes hat trick in OT, Gauthier scores twice to help Americans earn medal

by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Chaz Lucius (Winnipeg Jets) scored his third goal at 2:06 of overtime to give the United States an 8-7 win against Sweden in the bronze-medal game of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship on Thursday.

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On Tap: Bedard, Canada face Czechia in World Juniors gold-medal game

United States tries to wins bronze in consolation game against Sweden

by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor

Thursday is the final day of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, which is being held at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick.

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Mistakes cost U.S. in World Junior Championship semifinal loss to Canada

Americans look to rebound in bronze-medal game against Sweden

by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- The United States looked like it was in full control of its semifinal game against Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, leading 2-0 just 10:30 into the game.

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3 'Star' keys to success for United States against Sweden at WJC

NHL Network analyst Starman says pride on the line in bronze-medal game

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The NHL Network will air every game of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, which is being held at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick.

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Bedard, Canada surge past U.S. in World Junior Championship semifinals

Score 6 consecutive goals, will face Czechia for gold medal Thursday

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and Canada rallied for a 6-2 win against the United States in the semifinals of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on Wednesday.

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On Tap: 2023 World Junior Championship semifinals

U.S. prepares to face Canada; Czechia to take on Sweden

by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor

Wednesday is the eighth day of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, which is being held at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick.

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