Official IIHF World Championship results

Czechia Wins Gold at IIHF World Championship with 2-0 Victory Over Switzerland, Sweden Takes Bronze

May 26, 2024, 03:50 PM

Czechia triumphed in the 2024 IIHF World Hockey Championship, securing a 2-0 victory over Switzerland in Prague to win the gold medal. David Pastrnak scored the decisive goal, contributing to the host nation's unforgettable win. The Czech team, bolstered by late additions of top NHL players, celebrated their victory in front of an ecstatic home crowd. Martin Necas and David Kämpf played pivotal roles in the tournament. Earlier, Czechia had defeated Sweden 7-3 to reach the final. Meanwhile, Sweden defeated Canada 4-2 to claim the bronze medal, with Carl Grundstrom scoring the tie-breaking goal. Canada, which had been undefeated until the semifinals, finished the tournament without a medal after losing to Switzerland in a shootout and to Sweden in the bronze medal game.