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2025 IIHF World Juniors Standings Going Into Quarterfinals
The 2025 World Junior Championships are here as the ten best nations in the world put together the best junior team possible to compete for the chance at a world championship gold.
The standings determine who moves on and will help determine tiebreakers if necessary as teams progress into the final rounds.
This year, you’ll be able to follow rising hockey stars on their path to the NHL like James Hagens, Porter Martone, and Berkly Catton.
Competition started on Dec. 26 and will go through Jan. 5, and will feature elite youth prospects from all over the world.
View the standings below for the 2025 IIHF World Juniors before Thursday’s quarterfinals games. The standings will be updated after Canada vs Czechia at 7:30 p.m. ET.
IIHF World Juniors Hockey Standings 2025
Group A
|
Team |
GP |
PTS |
W |
OTW |
OTL |
|
USA |
4 |
10 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
|
Finland |
4 |
8 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Canada |
4 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
|
Latvia |
4 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
|
Germany |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Group B
|
Team |
GP |
PTS |
W |
OTW |
OTL |
|
Sweden |
4 |
12 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
Czechia |
4 |
9 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
Slovakia |
4 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
Switzerland |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Kazakhstan |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2025 World Juniors Hockey Tournament Format And Relegation Game Explained
Each year, the top ten ranked hockey nations in the world put together a roster of their best under-20 players to convene for a multi-round tournament to earn the title of IIHF World Junior champion. This year, the tournament is in Ottawa, Canada.
In 2025, the tournament follows a similar format to previous seasons. The tournament uses a three point system:
- 3 points for a winning team at the conclusion of regulation time
- 1points for both teams at the conclusion of regulation time if the game is tied
- An additional point is earned for the team winning in a 5-minute overtime, or the penalty-shot shootout if the teams are still tied following overtime
- 0 points for a team losing the game in regulation time
Similar to the NHL regular season rules, overtime is played with each team icing three skaters and a goalie.
The tournament starts with two round-robin tournaments five teams each and then moves into single-elimination playoff games.
Ten teams are divided into two, five-team groups in a preliminary round, also called the group stage. After a single round-robin series in each group, the top four teams as scored by points in each group advance to the playoff rounds.
Relegation Game
The fifth place teams move to the relegation round. The winner play in the next IIHF World Junior Championship. The loser is relegated to the U20 World Championships Division I Group A.
Quarterfinal & Semifinal Games
Based on placements from the group stage, the remaining eight teams move into single-elimination playoffs to compete in a cross-over quarterfinal game. The top placed team in one group play the lowest placed team from the other group, and so forth.
Heading into the semifinal round, the remaining four teams are reseeded based on the following criteria:
- Placement in their group
- Points in the group stage
- Goal difference in the group stage
- Goals scored in the group stage
- Seeding coming into the tournament
Finally, the semifinal winners move into the Gold medal game while the losers play for the bronze medal.
How To Watch The 2025 World Juniors
The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship will air on TSN and RDS on television in Canada. The tournament will be streamed on TSN+ in Canada, as well.
In the United States, NHL Network will be the television home of the World Junior Championship.
2025 Full World Junior Championship Schedule
Thursday, Jan. 2
- Relegation: Germany vs Kazakhstan, Canadian Tire Centre, 11 a.m. ET
- Quarterfinal: Sweden vs Latvia, TD Place, 12:00 p.m. ET
- Quarterfinal: USA vs Switzerland, Canadian Tire Centre, 2:30 p.m. ET
- Quarterfinal: Finland vs Slovakia, TD Place, 5:00 p.m. ET
- Quarterfinal: Czechia vs Canada, Canadian Tire Centre, 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Jan. 4
- Semifinal: Canadian Tire Centre, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Semifinal: Canadian Tire Centre, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, Jan. 5
- Bronze Medal game: Canadian Tire Centre, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Gold Medal game: Canadian Tire Centre, 7:30 p.m. ET
IIHF WJC Scores 2025 On Tuesday, Dec. 31
Group A
Group B
- Kazakhstan 1 – 3 Switzerland
IIHF WJC Scores 2025 On Monday, Dec. 30
Group A
- Germany 3 – 4 Latvia (OT)
Group B
- Slovakia 5 – 4 Kazakhstan (OT)
IIHF WJC Scores 2025 On Sunday, Dec. 29
Group A
- USA 3 – 4 Finland (OT)
- Canada 3 – 0 Germany
Group B
- Switzerland 5 – 7 Sweden
- Czechia 4 – 2 Slovakia
IIHF WJC Scores 2025 On Saturday, Dec. 28
Group A
Group B
- Kazakhstan 2 – 14 Czechia
IIHF WJC Scores 2025 On Friday, Dec. 27
Group A
- Germany 1 – 3 Finland
- Latvia 3 – 2 Canada
Group B
- Switzerland 1 – 2 Slovakia
- Sweden 8 – 1 Kazakhstan
IIHF WJC Scores 2025 On Thursday, Dec. 26
Group A
- USA 10 – 4 Germany
- Finland 0 – 4 Canada
Group B
- Slovakia 2 – 5 Sweden
- Czechia 5 – 1 Switzerland
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As the 2025 IIHF World Juniors tournament enters the quarterfinals, the standings are heating up with some of the top junior hockey teams in the world battling it out for a spot in the semi-finals.
Here’s a look at the current standings going into the quarterfinals:
1. Canada – The defending champions are looking strong once again, finishing at the top of their group with an impressive record.
2. Russia – The Russian team has been playing solid hockey throughout the tournament and are a force to be reckoned with in the quarterfinals.
3. Sweden – The Swedish team has been a consistent contender in the World Juniors and are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.
4. United States – The Americans have shown flashes of brilliance in the tournament and are poised to make a strong push in the quarterfinals.
5. Finland – The Finnish team has been playing solid hockey and are determined to make a statement in the playoffs.
6. Czech Republic – The Czech team has been a surprise team in the tournament, showcasing their skill and determination on the ice.
7. Switzerland – The Swiss team has been a tough opponent throughout the tournament and are looking to continue their success in the quarterfinals.
8. Germany – The German team has exceeded expectations in the tournament and are looking to continue their strong play in the playoffs.
With the quarterfinals set to begin, the competition is sure to intensify as these top teams battle it out for a chance to compete for the gold medal. Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 IIHF World Juniors tournament.
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