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Forbes
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
As Panthers, Oilers Cruise, Team USA Earns Memorable Gold
TOPSHOT - US forward #92 Logan Cooley (C) celebrates after his team mates US forward #72 Tage ... More Thompson (L) scored the goal to win gold during the overtime of the IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship final match between Switzerland and USA in Stockholm, on May 25, 2025. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images) The Stanley Cup Finals is starting to take form. The defending champion Florida Panthers are clearly on their way to the an appearance in the title round for a third straight year. They are doing whatever they want when facing the suddenly searching Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals and already have a 3-0 series lead. The Hurricanes have lost 15 straight games in the penultimate round. The Edmonton Oilers consider an appearance in the SCF to be unfinished business after losing to the Panthers in seven games a year ago. They have a 2-1 lead over the Dallas Stars following one-sided victories in Games 2 and 3, and if they hadn't collapsed in the third period of Game 1, the Oilers would also be leading by a 3-0 margin. Unless the Stars' Mikko Rantanen can return to the form he had in the first round against the Colorado Avalanche – scoring 4 points in a period in two consecutive games – the Oilers are on their way to the title round once again. The Stanley Cup playoffs were temporarily shunted to the back burner Sunday by the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships in Stockholm. Team USA won its first world title since 1933 when Tage Thompson whistled a wrist shot into the net at the 2:02 mark of overtime to give the Americans a 1-0 win over upset-minded Switzerland. Team USA may have had more famous victories in the 1960 and 1980 Winter Olympics but winning the world title for the first time in 92 years is a significant achievement. For the record, Team USA – and several of the other teams in the annual championship – consists of top NHL players from teams that did not make the Stanley Cup playoffs or were eliminated in the first round. Thompson, a 6-6 winger from the always-struggling Buffalo Sabres, is one of the best scorers in the NHL. He scored 44 goals during the regular season and sensed his opportunity in the three-on-three extra session after taking a pass from Logan Cooley of the Utah Mammoth (last season's 'Hockey Club) and ended the drama. In addition to Thompson, the other U.S. hero was goaltender Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 25: Jeremy Swayman #1 of team USA lifts the IIHF trophy after the 2025 Ice ... More Hockey World Championship match between Switzerland and USA at Avicii Arena on May 25, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by) He stopped 25 shots in the title game and was at his best throughout the tournament after a disappointing season with the Bruins. He had a 7-0-0 record, a 1.69 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage for Team USA and was overjoyed at his team's victory and his personal turnaround. Swayman was 22-29-7 with a 3.11 GAA and an .892 save percentage for the Bruins during the regular season. "I tell you what, this tournament and this group rejuvenated me as an individual," Swayman said. "I gained so much more confidence. I found my game again. I was happy again. I just learned so much. 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. I couldn't be more excited for it. "It's a long time coming for USA Hockey, and to be part of the group that finally did it is surreal. I couldn't be happier man." After Thompson scored his golden goal and the IIHF handed out the gold medals, the team accepted the World Championship trophy in an emotional manner. Team USA captain Clayton Keller accepted the trophy, and he was joined by four of his teammates. They accepted the trophy by revealing a Johnny Gaudreau Team USA jersey. Gaudreau, a former star for Team USA, was tragically killed last August when he and his brother Matthew were hit by an allegedly impaired driver as they rode their bicycles in New Jersey. Winning the World Championships may not be the equivalent of the Stanley Cup or Olympic gold, but when a team wins it first title in more than nine decade, it's worth celebrating.
New York Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
U.S. wins first World Championship since 1933 as Tage Thompson's OT goal downs Swiss
Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson scored in overtime to lift the United States to a dramatic 1-0 victory over Switzerland in the IIHF World Championship gold medal game on Sunday in Stockholm. The goal gave the United States men's hockey program its first World Championship since 1933. Team USA wins gold at the #MensWorlds for the first time in 92 years thanks to Tage Thompson 🏆 🎥 @TSN_Sports — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 25, 2025 Thompson received a pass from Logan Cooley and skated down the right wing. Cooley created a bit of interference by making a beeline to the net, while Thompson unleashed a shot from the top of the right circle that beat Swiss goaltender Leonardo Genoni, who was magnificent in defeat. Genoni stopped 38 of 39 shots, including a second-period penalty shot stop of Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland. Advertisement Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman backstopped the Americans to the victory by stopping all 24 shots he faced. The United States controlled play through most of the 60 regulation minutes but couldn't find a way to beat the 37-year-old Genoni, a longtime member of the Swiss national team. While this is a tournament that traditionally means more in Europe than it does in North America, Team USA did send a fairly strong group of players to the two-week tournament that took place in Denmark and Sweden. Thompson and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski were among the big-name Americans to participate in the tournament. A number of younger American players thrived in this tournament, including Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto, Utah Mammoth forwards Clayton Keller and Cooley, and Anaheim forward Cutter Gauthier. • With all due respect to the United States and Switzerland for advancing to the championship, this tournament will long be remembered for what happened in the quarterfinals, when Canada was stunned by Denmark. No, this wasn't the Olympics or even the 4 Nations Face-off. Still, the Canadian roster did boast its share of star power, which included Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon. Also, Jordan Binnington was the man between the pipes, and he's the same person who recently won the 4 Nations Face-off, and there is a very real possibility that he will be Canada's Olympic goaltender in Milan in nine months. Canada was ahead, 1-0, late in the third period when Denmark evened the score with its goaltender pulled and then scored the game-winner with less than a minute remaining to stun Canada. It will go down as one of the most surprising upsets that Canada has ever sustained. • The Americans showed off their depth in this tournament. Many of their biggest names, players who will participate in the Olympics, did not make the trip to Europe this spring. Advertisement And yet, what could be considered the American 'B-team' was still good enough to beat many of the world's best teams. Does it mean anything in regards to the Olympics? Probably not. But it does display ample evidence that the United States is here to stay as a dominant hockey power, its depth very much impressing in this tournament. • One can't deny how impressive the goaltending was in this tournament. Low-scoring games were the norm, but I wouldn't say that teams were simply playing it safe and dumping and chasing. To some extent they were, but the goaltending on display, especially from European teams, was impressive. Canada, in particular, is having difficulty producing strong goaltending these days. The same can't be said of otherwise lesser European hockey nations.
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.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Frank Nazar Named Top 3 Player As Team USA Advances To Gold Medal Game
For the first time since 1934, Team USA has won a semi-final game at the World Championships, and they will play for a Gold Medal. They defeated Sweden 6-2 on Saturday. This is an incredible feat for the Americans. There has been a lot of heartbreak over the years, including 12 straight semi-final losses, that have kept them from playing in the big game. Advertisement With all of the talent that USA Hockey produces these days, they were bound to break through soon. They are back-to-back World Junior Champions, the 4-Nations Face-Off runner-up, and are now guaranteed at least a Silver Medal at Worlds. Doing this without the Hughes brothers, the Tkachuk brothers, Auston Matthews, and Jack Eichel makes this even more interesting. They are the youngest team at the tournament, but the youth has proved to be an asset this time around. Two Chicago Blackhawks stars are a part of this wonderful team. Alex Vlasic plays a key defensive role on the blue line, and Frank Nazar is one of their most productive offensive forwards. Nazar earned an assist in this game. Once it was over, they announced the three best players of the tournament for either team, and Nazar was one of the three. The Chicago Blackhawks forward was honored alongside Logan Cooley of the Utah Mammoth and Conor Garland of the Vancouver Canucks. Advertisement Nazar is leading Team USA in scoring with six goals and six assists for 12 points in 9 games played so far. He isn't even on their top line and doesn't play as many minutes as some of the other top forwards on the team, which makes this even more impressive. To say that the young Nazar has picked up where he left off to end the NHL season would be an understatement. He has elevated his game on this stage. His team might not be where they are without his contributions. The Gold Medal Game between Team USA and the winner of the Switzerland-Denmark matchup will take place on Sunday at 1:20 PM CT. Visit The Hockey News Chicago Blackhawks team site to stay updated on the latest news, game-day coverage, player features, and more.
