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The fight for the Gold is getting serious.
The fight for the Gold is getting serious.
Preliminaries are over
Each nation has played seven matches, and now we know the eight teams advancing for the Quarter-Finals in the IIHF 2025 World Championships.
Get ready for Thursday
All the Quarter-Finals will be played on Thursday with the earliest match-ups starting at 2.20 PM GMT.
So who will face who?
QF #1: Switzerland
6 wins and a loss in overtime secured the first place in Preliminary Group B for the Swizz.
Vs. Austria
They will face Austria, that secured fourth in Preliminary Group A with 2 wins, 2 overtime wins and 3 losses.
Switzerland and Austria will face off in a 2.20 PM GMT.
QF #2: Canada
The Canadians clinched first place in Preliminary Group A with a win over the hosts of Sweden, giving the Canadians 6 wins and an overtime loss.
Vs. Denmark
After starting 0-3, the other hosting Nation of the tournament put the pedal to the metal and secured thieir place in the Quarter-Finals after penalty shootout against the 2023 Silver Winners from Germany.
Canada and Denmark will clash at 6.20 PM GMT.
QF #3: United States
The U.S. got 5 wins, 1 overtime win and a loss, bringing them to 2nd in Preliminary Group B.
Vs. Finland
They face Finland, that ended 3rd in Preliminary Group A after 4 wins, 2 overtime wins and a loss.
The U.S. and Finland will face off at 2.20 PM GMT.
QF #4: Sweden
With 6 wins and a single loss in Preliminary Group A, the Swedes look ready to fight for the Gold at home.
Vs. Czechia
They will face tough opposition in the Quarter-Finals however, as they face the reigning World Champions of Czechia, who has so far secured 5 wins, 1 overtime win and a loss.
Sweden and Czechia fill clash at 6.20 PM GMT.