2024 IIHF World U18 Championships

Under-18 men's ice hockey tournament

2024 IIHF U18 World Championship

Tournament details
Host country|  Finland
Venue(s)| 2 (in 2 host cities)
Dates| 25 April – 5 May 2024
Teams| 10
Website| www.iihf.com

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The 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship is the 25th such event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Teams will participate at several levels of competition.[1] The competition will also serve as qualifications for the 2025 competition.

## Top Division[edit]

The Top Division tournament will be played in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland, from 25 April to 5 May 2024.[2][3]

### Preliminary round[edit]

#### Group A[edit]

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1  |  United States | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Quarterfinals
2  |  Slovakia | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
3  |  Finland (H) | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
4  |  Latvia | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
5  |  Norway | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Relegation round

First match(es) will be played: 25 April 2024. Source: IIHF
(H) Host

Schedule:[4]

25 April 2024
14:00| United States | v|  Slovakia| Metro Arena, Espoo

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25 April 2024
18:00| Latvia | v|  Finland| Metro Arena, Espoo

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26 April 2024
14:00| Slovakia | v|  Latvia| Metro Arena, Espoo

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26 April 2024
18:00| Finland | v|  Norway| Metro Arena, Espoo

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27 April 2024
17:30| Norway | v|  United States| Metro Arena, Espoo

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28 April 2024
14:00| Slovakia | v|  Finland| Metro Arena, Espoo

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28 April 2024
18:00| United States | v|  Latvia| Metro Arena, Espoo

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29 April 2024
17:30| Latvia | v|  Norway| Metro Arena, Espoo

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30 April 2024
14:00| Norway | v|  Slovakia| Metro Arena, Espoo

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30 April 2024
18:00| Finland | v|  United States| Metro Arena, Espoo

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#### Group B[edit]

Pos | Team  | Pld | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  |  Sweden | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Quarterfinals
2  |  Canada | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
3  |  Switzerland | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
4  |  Czechia | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
5  |  Kazakhstan | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Relegation round

First match(es) will be played: 25 April 2024. Source: IIHF

Schedule:[5]

25 April 2024
15:00| Czechia | v|  Switzerland| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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25 April 2024
19:00| Sweden | v|  Canada| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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26 April 2024
15:00| Switzerland | v|  Kazakhstan| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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26 April 2024
19:00| Canada | v|  Czechia| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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27 April 2024
15:00| Kazakhstan | v|  Sweden| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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28 April 2024
15:00| Sweden | v|  Czechia| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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28 April 2024
19:00| Canada | v|  Switzerland| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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29 April 2024
15:00| Czechia | v|  Kazakhstan| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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30 April 2024
15:00| Switzerland | v|  Sweden| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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30 April 2024
19:00| Kazakhstan | v|  Canada| Trio Arena, Vantaa

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## Division I[edit]

Main article: 2024 IIHF World U18 Championship Division I

### Group A[edit]

The Division I Group A tournament will be played in Frederikshavn, Denmark from 14 to 20 April 2024.

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1  |  Germany | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Promotion to the 2025 Top Division
2  |  Denmark (H) | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
3  |  Japan | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
4  |  Hungary | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
5  |  Ukraine | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
6  |  Austria | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Relegation to the 2025 Division I B

First match(es) will be played: 14 April 2024. Source: IIHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host

### Group B[edit]

The Division I Group B tournament will be played in Tallinn, Estonia, from 14 to 20 April 2024.[6]

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1  |  France | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Promotion to the 2025 Division I A
2  |  Slovenia | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
3  |  Italy | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
4  |  South Korea | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
5  |  Estonia (H) | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
6  |  Lithuania | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Relegation to the 2025 Division II A

First match(es) will be played: 14 April 2024. Source: IIHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host

## Division II[edit]

Main article: 2024 IIHF World U18 Championship Division II

### Group A[edit]

The Division II Group A tournament will be played in Sosnowiec, Poland, from 17 to 23 April 2024.[7]

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1  |  Poland (H) | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Promotion to the 2025 Division I B
2  |  Croatia | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
3  |  Great Britain | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
4  |  Serbia | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
5  |  Romania | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
6  |  Netherlands | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Relegation to the 2025 Division II B

First match(es) will be played: 17 April 2024. Source: IIHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host

### Group B[edit]

The Division II Group B tournament is being played in Puigcerdà, Spain, from 17 to 23 March 2024.

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1  |  China | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 6  | 3  | +3  | 3  | Promotion to the 2025 Division II A
2  |  Spain (H) | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  |
3  |  Chinese Taipei | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
4  |  Bulgaria | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
5  |  Israel | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0
6  |  Australia | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 3  | 6  | −3  | 0  | Relegation to the 2025 Division III A

Updated to match(es) played on 17 March 2024. Source: IIHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
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## Division III[edit]

Main article: 2024 IIHF World U18 Championship Division III

### Group A[edit]

The Division III Group A tournament was played in Istanbul, Turkey, from 4 to 10 March 2024.[8]

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1  |  Belgium | 5  | 5  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 33  | 11  | +22  | 15  | Promotion to the 2025 Division II B
2  |  Mexico | 5  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 24  | 15  | +9  | 12  |
3  |  Turkey (H) | 5  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 38  | 19  | +19  | 9
4  |  Iceland | 5  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 26  | 19  | +7  | 6
5  |  New Zealand | 5  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 21  | 31  | −10  | 3
6  |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 5  | 7  | 54  | −47  | 0  | Relegation to the 2025 Division III B

Source: IIHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host

### Group B[edit]

The Division III Group B tournament was played in Cape Town, South Africa, from 4 to 7 March 2024.

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1  |  Hong Kong | 3  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 20  | 7  | +13  | 6[a] | Promotion to the 2025 Division III A
2  |  Turkmenistan | 3  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 16  | 12  | +4  | 6[a] |
3  |  Thailand | 3  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 17  | 10  | +7  | 6[a]
4  |  South Africa (H) | 3  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 5  | 29  | −24  | 0

Source: IIHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host
Notes:

1. ^ a b c Hong Kong 3 Pts, +3 GD; Turkmenistan 3 Pts, 0 GD; Thailand 3 Pts, –3 GD

## References[edit]

1. ^ 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship divisions
2. ^ 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship Top Division official website, www.iihf.com
3. ^ 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship Top Division statistics, stats.iihf.com
4. ^ Schedule
5. ^ Schedule
6. ^ 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship Division I B official website
7. ^ 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship Division II A official website
8. ^ 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship Division III A official website

## External links[edit]

* Official website of IIHF

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IIHF World U18 Championships

Current champions (2023):  United States

2023 Championship teams|

* Canada
* Czechia
* Finland
* Germany
* Latvia
* Norway
* Slovakia
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* United States

Championships|

* Germany 1999
* Switzerland 2000
* Finland 2001
* Slovakia 2002
* Russia 2003
* Belarus 2004
* Czech Republic 2005
* Sweden 2006
* Finland 2007
* Russia 2008
* United States 2009
* Belarus 2010
* Germany 2011
* Czech Republic 2012
* Russia 2013
* Finland 2014
* Switzerland 2015
* United States 2016
* Slovakia 2017
* Russia 2018
* Sweden 2019
* ~~United States 2020~~
* United States 2021
* Germany 2022
* Switzerland 2023
* Finland 2024

Division I|

* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
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* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* ~~2020~~
* ~~2021~~
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Division II|

* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* ~~2020~~
* ~~2021~~
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Division III|

* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* ~~2020~~
* ~~2021~~
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

* Predecessor: IIHF European Junior Championships (1967–1998)

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2023–24 in men's ice hockey

International|

* World Championships
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Leagues|

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*[Pos]: Position
*[Pld]: Played
*[W]: Won
*[OTW]: Overtime win
*[OTL]: Overtime loss
*[L]: Lost
*[GF]: Goals for
*[GA]: Goals against
*[GD]: Goal difference
*[Pts]: Points
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