Sweden broke home hearts to take gold at the IIHF 2026 U18 Men’s World Championship in Trencin. The 2025 silver medalist went one better this year, collecting its third title since a maiden triumph in 2017.
Goals from Wiggo Sorensson and Elton Hermansson built a 2-0 lead before Adam Andersson and Ola Palme padded the margin in the third. But there was a late rally as Slovakia pulled two goals back, ensuring a nervous finish.
Elton Hermansson, …
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