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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Historic victory: USA men's hockey wins IIHF World Championship gold after 92 years
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 25: Jackson Lacombe #2 of team USA lifts the IIHF trophy after the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Switzerland and USA at Avicii Arena on May 25, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by) USA defeats Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to claim first title since 1933 The United States men's hockey team made history on Sunday, May 25, 2025, defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to win gold at the IIHF World Championship, their first title in 92 years. The win took place at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, and marked a turning point for USA Hockey after decades of near-misses on the international stage. — NHLNetwork (@NHLNetwork) The decisive moment came 2:02 into overtime, when Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres beat Swiss goalie Leonardo Genoni with a wrist shot. The goal was assisted by Logan Cooley (Utah Mammoth) and Brady Skjei (Nashville Predators). USA goaltender Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins) was flawless, stopping all 25 shots for a shutout. "That's hockey, man," said Swayman in a post-game interview. "The biggest moments and the biggest stages, that's what we live for. [...] 1933, that was in our mind the whole time and we knew we had a job to do. Mission accomplished, baby." A defensive duel and emotional finish Despite outshooting Switzerland throughout the game, the Americans couldn't find the net during regulation, as Genoni kept the Swiss hopes alive with save after save. But the dam broke just minutes into overtime, sending the U.S. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Shubh Aarambh with Honda Shine 125! Honda Learn More Undo bench into a frenzy. As celebrations erupted, the American players gathered around a No. 13 jersey in honor of Johnny Gaudreau, the former NHL and USA player who, along with his brother Matthew, died in 2024 after being struck by a suspected drunk driver in New Jersey. During the medal ceremony, the U.S. flag was raised alongside those of Switzerland (silver) and Sweden (bronze), who had earlier defeated Denmark 6-2. Players, coach reflect on historic victory For most of the American roster, the gold marked their first IIHF World Championship medal. Some, like forward Michael McCarron, were overwhelmed. 'It feels awesome. I mean, it's been so long for the U.S. [...] to be able to come out with a gold medal, it's pretty fantastic,' McCarron told Reuters. 'Obviously, we know how long it's been,' added forward Drew O'Connor, also speaking to Reuters. 'We've been looking forward to finally trying to get it done, and I'm so excited that we did it with this group.' Thompson, who ended the tournament with nine points (6 goals, 3 assists), said the team was driven by the weight of history. 'It's a crazy stat,' Thompson said in the post-game press conference. 'It's something that everyone in that room took to heart. [...] Everybody was positive, pulling for each other and after one common goal. That's why we won.' Head coach Ryan Warsofsky (San Jose Sharks) echoed those sentiments. 'I get goosebumps just thinking about it,' Warsofsky said. 'We were embarrassed, truly embarrassed, that we hadn't won this tournament, and now we don't have to have that weight on our back.' A launchpad to the 2026 Winter Olympics The victory also serves as a potential preview of what's to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, where NHL players will return to Olympic play for the first time since 2014. The American roster in Stockholm included only two players from their recent Four Nations Face-Off final loss to Canada, Swayman and defenseman Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets). But several emerging stars used this tournament to stake their Olympic claim. Clayton Keller (Utah Mammoth), the team captain, tallied 10 points (3G, 7A) Logan Cooley and Frank Nazar (Chicago Blackhawks) each notched 12 points (4G, 8A for Cooley; 6G, 6A for Nazar) Thompson added 6 goals and 3 assists Swayman, a standout across the entire championship, spoke about how the experience rejuvenated him personally. 'I gained so much more confidence. I found my game again. [...] This year was obviously an up-and-down year for me personally, and to come here and be surrounded by such quality human beings and getting a job done, that's a turning point for me in my life.' 'USA Hockey is here to stay,' he added. 'This is the first step for us to do that.' Historical context Prior to this gold, the U.S. had lost 12 straight semifinal games at the IIHF World Championship and had only managed five bronze medals since 2000 (2004, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2021). Their last finals appearance was in 1933, when they beat Canada for their only other gold. Now, after nearly a century, the U.S. sits atop the world stage, not just with a title, but with a young, dynamic team poised for more. 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.
Japan Today
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Japan Today
U.S. scores 5 goals in middle period to rout Kazakhstan and advance at ice hockey worlds
USA's Tage Thompson, 2nd left, celebrates his goal with teammates, Jackson Lacombe, left, Zeev Buium, 2nd right, and Matty Beniers, right, during the IIHF 2025 World Championship preliminary round group B game between Kazakhstan and USA, at the Jyske Bank Boxen, in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP) After a goalless opening period, the United States proceeded to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship with a 6-1 rout of Kazakhstan on Sunday. The Americans are tied with the Czech Republic on 14 points in Group B, trailing leader Switzerland on 16. The U.S. completes its group stage on Tuesday against the Czechs, who have two more games to play. 'I thought we were ready to play out of the gate,' U.S. head coach Ryan Warsofsky said. "We need to continue to build and get ready for what will be a big challenge on Tuesday against the Czechs.' Despite an unproductive first period in Herning, the U.S. jumped to a commanding five-goal lead in the second. Frank Nazar broke the deadlock 6:58 into the period with a shot from the left circle above the glove of Sergei Kudryavtsev. The forward added two assists later in the game. Defenseman Jackson Lacombe wristed a shot from the blue line through heavy traffic to double the lead with 8:14 to go in the second period. The next two goals came in the span of 58 seconds. Forward Tage Thompson scored his fifth at the tournament — after receiving a pass from defenseman Zeev Buium — to make it 3-0 with 6:00 left. Matty Beniers increased the advantage to four from the left circle before Michael Kesselring scored with a high shot from a tight angle from the boards 56 seconds before the end of the period. U.S. defensive star Zach Werenski skated toward the goal before beating backup goalie Maxim Pavlenko who came on at the beginning of the final period. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 16 saves for the U.S. Switzerland demolished Hungary 10-0 and will play its last Group B game against Kazakhstan on Tuesday. In Stockholm, a 5-1 victory over Slovakia lifted Latvia to fourth place in Group A. Also in Stockholm, Austria beat Slovenia 3-2 in a shootout to keep alive its hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time. Austria is tied in fifth with Slovakia in Group A. The top four teams from each group will advance. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
