An electrifying bronze medal matchup between Czechia and Sweden came down to 28 shootout attempts, an IIHF record, with Czechia taking home the victory.

Both semifinal games have concluded at the 2025 IIHF World Juniors Championships, and the bronze and gold medal games are now set.

The WJC 2025 semifinals begin on Jan. 4 bringing countries one step closer to winning the World Juniors title. With the new year here, so are the semifinals after the conclusion of the preliminary rounds.

The WJC 2025 semifinals begin on Jan. 4, bringing countries one step closer to winning the World Juniors title. With the new year here, so are the semifinals after the conclusion of the preliminary rounds.

After a last-second goal to defeat Canada in the third and final period of regulation, Czechia will face the United States in a semifinal matchup in the 2025 World Junior Championships.

Team Canada is one of 10 countries competing for gold in the WJC and also happens to be the country hosting the championships in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. This year's team includes top NHL prospects from Canada like Porter Martone, Berkly Catton, and Brayden Yager.

Team Canada, the 18-time World Junior Championship gold medalist, has set their sights for the top and are trying to redeem their performance in the last World Juniors. Only one team stands in their way of making it to the semifinal round of competition: Czechia.

The World Junior Championships 2025 are upon us, bringing together the world's best junior international squads.

The biggest group matchup transpires on Dec. 31, New Year's Eve, when Team USA faces Team Canada to cap off group-stage play in the 2025 World Junior Championship.

The World Junior Championships will be hosted in Ottawa, Canada, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.