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Miami Herald
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
World Championship Final Preview: USA Vs. Switzerland Set To Be A Battle Between Youth And Experience
The stage is set for the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship final as Team USA is set to take on Team Switzerland on Sunday for a chance to take home the gold medal. These two teams couldn't be more different, which is why this matchup is so intriguing. On paper, one thing that stands out about the USA squad is their youth. They are led by a cast of young, upcoming NHL stars, including Clayton Keller, Logan Cooley, Frank Nazar, Will Smith, Shane Pinto, Matty Beniers, and the list goes on and on. Their youth and inexperience in these big tournaments should be somewhat of a weakness, but it's actually been a strength for an American team that plays with a high tempo, making them explosive and difficult to keep up with. 'When you're young, sometimes you're a little bit naive to situations, and that's helped our group,' USA head coach Ryan Warsofsky said. 'We are going to continue to grow and mature. It was nice to see our youth kind of kick in here.' There is also a chip on many of these young player's shoulders that wouldn't be there for veterans. They are hungry to prove themselves at the international level, as many of these American players are just scratching the surface in terms of their potential. 'I think we got a lot of young guys that are looking to prove that they are mature and that they can play on winning teams,' Josh Doan said. 'I think as a young guy, you get put to that side that you don't know how to win yet, but I think we've done a good job of proving that we can defend leads and play in big games.' Team USA also consists of talented players the likes of Tage Thompson, Zach Werenski, Jeremy Swayman, Brady Skjei and Conor Garland. In most sports and international tournaments, the USA is dominant, but not in the hockey World Championship. America hasn't won a gold medal at the World Championship since 1993, and this group has that engraved into their minds. 'It's been (since) 1933, and truly I think that's not good,' Warsofsky said about America's gold-medal drought. 'It's not good at all for us, and we have to start winning this tournament. We addressed it, and we have one more game to go.' While Switzerland's team may not look as flashy on paper, there's an element about their game that can't be seen on paper. Many of these Swiss players have been playing with each other for years and that chemistry gives them a big advantage. It's no coincidence that Switzerland won the silver medal at last year's World Championship. Their long-lasting chemistry sets them apart from other countries. 'I say we have a good consistency now over the past couple of years of the same guys coming in,' J.J. Moser said of why Switzerland is successful. 'We have chemistry in the team and we also can take our experiences from the past years, and that kind of gets us more confidence and more calmness in those situations, if you have experience obviously… 'We're connected, all five guys on the ice and all 20 guys on the team. I think that makes it really hard to play against us.' Team Switzerland is headlined by Kevin Fiala, Timo Meier and Nino Niederreiter. This tournament and team mean everything to the Swiss players. They've grown a bond with each other that is unmatched and honestly wholesome. 'I think team spirit is the key,' Switzerland defenseman Andrea Glauser said. 'We have such good team spirit. We are like brothers, we are like a family.' We'll see on Sunday whether the USA's youth takes them over the top or if Switzerland's experience pays off. Get thelatest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and bysubscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting belowthe article on Copyright 2025 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Clayton Keller shines as Team USA reaches gold medal final after huge win at World Championships
Clayton Keller shines as Team USA reaches gold medal final after huge win at World Championships (Image Source: Getty Images) Stockholm fans heard Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" repeatedly on Thursday, but it was Team USA who stole the spotlight at Avicii Arena. With a convincing 6–2 victory over Sweden, the Americans punched their ticket to the gold medal game at the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship. Four of the NHL's newest franchise, the Utah Mammoths, players were big contributors to the big win. Logan Cooley and Clayton Keller power USA over Sweden From the opening puck drop, the United States dominated the game. Having won a tight one against Finland in the quarterfinals, Team USA seemed quicker, more crisp, and more powerful against the host country. They took an early 4–0 lead in two periods and fended off Sweden's third-period push with two additional goals to seal the 6–2 victory. Logan Cooley kept on impressing. Utah Mammoth sensation now boasts 11 points in nine games, four of them goals and seven assists, second-most on Team USA. His Utah Mammoth teammate Clayton Keller is closely behind him with 10 points (three goals, seven assists). 'I liked our start. We were simple. We knew how we had to start the game and how we had to play. So, I thought everyone chipped in and made an impact on the game today. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How three Filipino cardinals eligible to be the next pope remember Pope Francis CNA Read More Undo We stuck to our game plan," Clayton Keller said after the victory. Michael Kesselring, Utah Mammoth defenseman and another key player contributed four points throughout the tournament. Forward Josh Doan contributed a single point. These impressive performances indicate just how much Utah's younger talent is contributing to the U.S. on the world stage. Also Read: Team USA's Trevor Zegras Eyes Redemption At The 2025 IIHF World Championship Gold medal game up next and put all eyes on Utah's draft Team USA will now face the winner of Switzerland vs. Denmark in Sunday's gold medal game. The last time the U.S. won gold at the Men's World Championship was in 1933 nearly 100 years ago. A win this weekend would be historic. It's a good feeling. There's one more game to win. We're going to focus on tomorrow,' Keller said. When the tournament is over, eyes will shift back to Utah Mammoth's next big time June 27–28's 2025 NHL Draft. Utah gets fourth overall and their newest draft pick will be the first in franchise history to lace up the Mammoth home sweater on stage. In the meantime, Utah fans will be cheering loudly this Sunday, praying their players take home gold. 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.
CBC
24-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
U.S. beats Sweden 6-2 to reach the final at ice hockey worlds
Social Sharing The United States beat Sweden 6-2 to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden. In Sunday's final, the U.S. will play Switzerland or Denmark, who meet in the late semifinal. Jeremy Swayman stopped 27 shots and the U.S. remained on course to win the worlds for the first time since 1933. The Americans were also formally awarded the title in 1960 and 1980 when they won the Olympic tournaments and the worlds did not take place. By reaching the final, the U.S. achieved its best result since the silver medal in 1950. "It's a good feeling," captain Clayton Keller said. "There's one more game to win. We're going to focus on tomorrow." The U.S. jumped to 2-0 in the opening period, outshooting the Swedes 13-3. Brady Skjei scored 6:52 in with a shot from the blue line that went through heavy traffic in front of goaltender Jacob Markstrom. Cutter Gauthier doubled the advantage with 2:47 remaining, picking up the puck after a shot by Shane Pinto was blocked and directed it into the net between Makstrom's pads. Gauthier was born in Skelleftea, Sweden, in 2004 when his father, a goaltender, played for a local team. Conor Garland added the third with 8:53 to go in the second, knocking in a rebound. Mikey Eyssimont made it 4-0 on a 4-on-2 rush from the right circle. Samuel Ersson replaced Markstrom in the Swedish net at the start of the final period. Nylander scores for Sweden William Nylander scored the first for Sweden 6:32 into the the third period, and Elias Lindholm scored another 41 seconds later to give Sweden some hope at 4-2. But defenseman Jackson LaCombe beat Ersson for the fifth with 8:51 to go. Shane Pinto finished it off into an empty net to complete a three-point game after assisting on the opening two goals. "Every single guy contributed and I couldn't be more proud of our group," U.S. coach Ryan Warsofsky said.
The Guardian
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
US men's hockey team make world championship final in best result since 1950
The United States beat Sweden 6-2 to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. In Sunday's final, the US will play Switzerland or Denmark, who meet in the late semi-final. Jeremy Swayman stopped 27 shots and the US remained on course to win the worlds for the first time since 1933. The Americans were also formally awarded the title in 1960 and 1980 when they won the Olympic tournaments and the worlds did not take place. By reaching the final, the US achieved its best result since the silver medal in 1950. 'It's a good feeling,' captain Clayton Keller said. 'There's one more game to win. We're going to focus on tomorrow.' The US jumped to 2-0 in the opening period, outshooting the Swedes 13-3. Brady Skjei scored 6:52 in with a shot from the blue line that went through heavy traffic in front of goaltender Jacob Markstrom. Cutter Gauthier doubled the advantage with 2:47 remaining, picking up the puck after a shot by Shane Pinto was blocked and directed it into the net between Makstrom's pads. Gauthier was born in Skelleftea, Sweden, in 2004 when his father, a goaltender, played for a local team. Conor Garland added the third with 8:53 to go in the second, knocking in a rebound. Mikey Eyssimont made it 4-0 on a 4-on-2 rush from the right circle. Samuel Ersson replaced Markstrom in the Swedish net at the start of the final period. William Nylander scored the first for Sweden 6:32 into the the third period, and Elias Lindholm scored another 41 seconds later to give Sweden some hope at 4-2. But defenseman Jackson LaCombe beat Ersson for the fifth with 8:51 to go. Shane Pinto finished it off into an empty net to complete a three-point game after assisting on the opening two goals. 'Every single guy contributed and I couldn't be more proud of our group,' US coach Ryan Warsofsky said. Sweden have to settle for the bronze medal game for the second straight worlds.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NHL 25 HUT Season 6 XP Path Live Now
The Season 6 XP Path is officially live in NHL 25 Hockey Ultimate Team. The Season 6 final XP player is 97 overall Jason Robertson who can be acquired by completing all 50 levels what is 435,000 XP. The upgradeable players are 90 overall Clayton Keller, MacKenzie Weegar, Nick Suzuki, Devon Toews, and Ilya Sorokin. Players need 15 XP Tokens to upgrade a player from 90 to 95 overall. 15 are available by completing XP levels. Five XP Collectibles can be traded in for one XP Token. There are various sets where players can trade in collectibles for player or choice packs. There are related weekly objectives to help players gain XP. For more NHL 25 news make sure you bookmark The Hockey News Gaming Site or follow our Google News Feed. For gaming discussion check out our forum.
