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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
United States defeats Switzerland to win gold at the 2025 IIHF World Championship
USA lift the IIHF trophy after the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Switzerland and USA (Credit: Getty Image) The United States claimed a long-awaited triumph at the 2025 IIHF World Championship. Also beating Switzerland 1-0 in a tense overtime battle. The gold-medal game, held in Stockholm's Avicii Arena, ended with a precise finish from Tage Thompson just over two minutes into the extra period. The Buffalo Sabres forward delivered the moment that broke a 92-year title drought. A moment of discovery for USA Hockey Highlights: SWITZERLAND vs USA | 2025 #MensWorlds #IIHF This tournament was not just about winning. It revealed a deeper layer of growth and identity for USA Hockey, the American roster entered the competition with quiet determination, as most had little international experience. Yet they bonded quickly. Their chemistry and belief built steadily from the first puck drop. The gold-medal winner was a fitting reward for Thompson, who finished the tournament with nine points. His overtime goal wasn't just timely, it was symbolic. A player with NHL pedigree, he rose to the occasion when it mattered most. Legacy beyond, the championship podium USA lift the IIHF trophy after the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Switzerland and USA (Credit: Getty Image) This win goes beyond a single tournament, and it marks a cultural shift for USA Hockey. The previous two decades saw flashes of potential. But no top finishes at the World Championship. Only five bronze medals since 2000 had hinted at progress. But never fulfillment. Now, that narrative changes, with NHL players returning for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo This gold signals more than success, it presents a fresh foundation, players like Thompson, Keller, and Cooley now stand as Olympic hopefuls. This is shaped by this historic win. Read more: Carter Verhaeghe's achievements depicted through tough roads The United States' 2025 gold wasn't merely an end to a decades-long wait. It was a statement that USA Hockey belongs at the highest level. With renewed belief, emerging stars, and proven leadership, this team not only made history but changed the course of its future. The discovery was not just of gold, but of identity. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Switzerland vs USA: Live Stream IIHF World Championship, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 IIHF World Championship comes down to this: the United States and Switzerland face off on Sunday in the gold medal game to determine who skates away with the title. Will it be the United States or Switzerland? Tune into the NHL Network on Sunday to find out. Jackson Lacombe of USA celebrates with teammates Zach Werenski and Matty Beniers after scoring 2-5 during the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Sweden and USA at Avicii Arena on May 24, 2025 in... Jackson Lacombe of USA celebrates with teammates Zach Werenski and Matty Beniers after scoring 2-5 during the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Sweden and USA at Avicii Arena on May 24, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden. More Photo byHow to Watch the Gold Medal Game: Switzerland vs USA Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM ET Channel: NHL Network Stream: Fubo (Try for free) In the semifinals, both teams took care of business. Switzerland defeated Denmark 7-0 while the United States took down Sweden 6-2. During the preliminary round, the United States finished second in Group B with five wins, one overtime win, and one loss. Switzerland won Group A with six wins and an overtime loss. Switzerland is coming off a second-place finish in last year's World Championship, falling to Czechia in the final. The nation has finished second three times since 2013 but has never won this tournament. The USA is looking for its first medal since 2021, when it finished with a bronze medal. The team hasn't won this tournament since back in 1960, but has made the semifinals in four of the last five years. Which of these nations will win the final game of the 2025 IIHF World Championship? Tune in Sunday to NHL Network to find out. You can live stream this game on Fubo. Don't have Fubo yet? Start a free trial now! Live stream the Gold Medal Game: Switzerland vs USA on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Detroit Red Wings' Lucas Raymond, Sweden lose in Worlds semis, bronze medal game next
Lucas Raymond will have to settle for a bronze medal at best as the World Championship enters the final day. The Detroit Red Wings forward and his fellow Swedes were unable to counter the United States on Saturday, May 24, losing 6-2 in the first semifinal of the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation event. The game was on home turf, too, at Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Advertisement That bumps Sweden to the bronze medal game, which will be held Sunday, May 25, also at Avicii Arena. Wings defenseman Erik Gustafsson is also part of the Swedish team. The Swedes will play the loser of the second semifinal between Denmark and Switzerland. READ MORE: Why Denmark's Nikolaj Ehlers is compelling watch for Red Wings at Worlds Lucas Raymond of Sweden during the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Sweden and Czechia at Avicii Arena on May 22, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden. The Americans were up 4-0 on Sweden after two periods. The U.S. moves on to the gold medal game, against the winner of Denmark-Switzerland. The semifinal outing was a disappointing end for Sweden, and came two days after Raymond scored twice to lift his team past Nordic neighbor Finland in the quarterfinals. That round also spelled the end for Wings forward Marco Kasper, whose Austrians were routed by the Swiss. Advertisement Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on X @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings' Lucas Raymond, Sweden lose to USA in Worlds semis
