List of IIHF World Junior Championship Hosts Cities Year by Year

Last Modified Jan 13, 2025 13:43 GMT
List of IIHF World Junior Championship Hosts Cities Year by Year
List of IIHF World Junior Championship Hosts Cities Year by Year

The IIHF World Junior Championships (WJC), established in 1977, is an annual tournament for under-20 national ice hockey teams. It is traditionally held in late December and early January, showcasing the best young hockey talent globally. The competition has grown significantly over the years, with countries like Canada, the U.S., Sweden, and Russia regularly competing for gold.

Canada is the most successful nation in the tournament's history, winning 20 gold medals. The U.S. and Russia follow with several championships. The format has evolved since its inception, and the tournament now features ten teams, with a round-robin group stage leading into the knockout rounds. It remains a key event for scouting future NHL talent.

List of IIHF World Junior Championship Hosts Cities Year by Year

According to TeamUSA, The IIHF World Junior Championship has been held in various cities over the years. In 2024, it took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, where the United States won gold. The 2023 tournament was in Moncton and Halifax, Canada, where Canada took the gold, and the U.S. finished with a bronze.

Canada hosted the 2022 and 2021 tournaments in Edmonton, and the U.S. won gold in 2021. In 2020, the event was in the Czech Republic, and Canada won gold while the U.S. finished sixth. Many tournaments have been in Canada, with other locations including Finland, Sweden, and Russia. The U.S. has had a mix of gold, silver, and bronze finishes throughout these years.

Year - LocationGoldSilverBronze
2024 - Gothenburg, SwedenUnited StatesSwedenCzechia
2023 - Moncton/Halifax, CanadaCanadaCzechiaUnited States
2022 - Edmonton, CanadaCanadaFinlandSweden
2021 - Edmonton, CanadaUnited StatesCanadaFinland
2020 - Ostrava & Trinec, Czech RepublicCanadaRussiaSweden
2019 - Vancouver & Victoria, CanadaFinlandUnited StatesRussia
2018 - Buffalo, N.Y.CanadaSwedenUnited States
2017 - Montreal and Toronto, CanadaUnited StatesCanadaRussia
2016 - Helsinki, FinlandFinlandRussiaUnited States
2015 - Montreal/Toronto, CanadaCanadaRussiaSlovakia
2014 - Malmo, SwedenFinlandSwedenRussia
2013 - Ufa, RussiaUnited StatesSwedenRussia
2012 - Calgary/Edmonton, CanadaSwedenRussiaCanada
2011 - Buffalo/Niagara, N.Y.Russia Canada United States
2010 - Regina/Saskatoon, CanadaUnited StatesCanada Sweden
2009 - Ottawa, CanadaCanada Sweden Russia
2008 - Pardubice/Liberec, Czech RepublicCanada Sweden Russia
2007 - Leksand/Mora, SwedenCanada Russia United States
2006 - Kamloops/Kelowna/Vancouver, CanadaCanada Russia Finland
2005 - Grand Forks, N.D./Thief River Falls, Minn.Canada Russia Czech Republic
2004 - Helsinki/Hameenlinna, FinlandUnited StatesCanada Finland
2003 - Halifax/Sydney, CanadaRussia Canada Finland
2002 - Pardubice/Hradec Kralove, Czech RepublicRussia Canada Finland
2001 - Moscow/Podolsk, RussiaCzech Republic Finland Canada
2000 - Skelleftea/Umea, SwedenCzech Republic Russia Canada
1999 - Winnipeg, CanadaRussia Canada Slovakia
1998 - Helsinki/Hameenlinna, FinlandFinland Russia Switzerland
1997 - Geneva/Morges, SwitzerlandCanada United StatesRussia
1996 - Boston, Mass.Canada Sweden Russia
1995 - Red Deer, CanadaCanada Russia Sweden
1994 - Ostrava/Frydek-Mistek, Czech RepublicCanada Sweden Russia
1993 - Gavle/Fulun, SwedenCanada Sweden Czechoslovakia
1992 - Fussen/Kaufbeuren, GermanyCIS Sweden United States
1991 - Saskatoon, CanadaCanada Soviet Union Czechoslovakia
1990 - Helsinki/Turku, FinlandCanada Soviet Union Czechoslovakia
1989 - Anchorage, Alaska, United StatesSoviet Union Sweden Czechoslovakia
1988 - Moscow, Soviet UnionCanada Soviet Union Finland
1987 - Piestany, CzechoslovakiaFinland Czechoslovakia Sweden
1986 - Hamilton, CanadaSoviet Union Canada United States
1985 - Helsinki/Turku, FinlandCanada Czechoslovakia Soviet Union
1984 - Nykoping, SwedenSoviet Union Finland Czechoslovakia
1983 - Leningrad, Soviet UnionSoviet Union Czechoslovakia Canada
1982 - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.Canada Czechoslovakia Finland
1981 - Fussen/Augsburg, GermanySweden Finland Soviet Union
1980 - Helsinki, FinlandSoviet Union Finland Sweden
1979 - Karlstad, SwedenSoviet Union Czechoslovakia Sweden
1978 - Montreal, CanadaSoviet Union Sweden Canada
1977 - Bystrica-Zvolen, CzechoslovakiaSoviet Union Canada Czechoslovakia
1976* - Tampere, FinlandSoviet Union Canada Czechoslovakia
1975* - U.S./CanadaSoviet Union Canada Sweden
1974* - Leningrad, Soviet UnionSoviet Union Finland Canada

FAQs on List of IIHF World Junior Championship Hosts Cities Year by Year

A. The IIHF headquarters is in Zurich, Switzerland.

A. The president of the IIHF is Luc Tardif.

A. The first season was in 1974 (unofficial), and it became official in 1977.

A. The Canadian Tire Centre and TD Place will host the games.

A. The most recent champions are the United States, who won their 6th title in 2024.

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