U.S. wins 1st ice hockey world championship in 92 years, honors Johnny Gaudreau

The United States won the IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship by defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime, with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal just over two minutes into the extra period. The team honored late hockey player Johnny Gaudreau, who tragically passed away in 2024, while celebrating their victory, marking the Americans’ second championship title in the tournament’s history after their first win in 1933. Sweden secured the bronze medal by defeating Denmark 6-2, with notable performances from Mikael Backlund and Marcus Johansson.