2005 IIHF World U18 Championships
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The 2005 IIHF World U18 Championships were held in České Budějovice and Plzeň, Czech Republic. The championships began on April 14, 2005, and finished on April 24, 2005. Games were played at Budvar Arena in České Budějovice and ČEZ Aréna in Plzeň. The United States of America defeated Canada 5–1 in the final to claim the gold medal, while the Sweden defeated Czech Republic 4–2 to capture the bronze medal.
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | Czech Republic |
Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
Dates | April 14–24, 2005 |
Teams | 10 |
Final positions | |
Champions | United States (2nd title) |
Runner-up | Canada |
Third place | Sweden |
Fourth place | Czech Republic |
Tournament statistics | |
Games played | 31 |
Goals scored | 180 (5.81 per game) |
Attendance | 71,936 (2,321 per game) |
Scoring leader(s) | Phil Kessel (16 points) |
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