2024 IIHF World Championship final explained

Game Name:2024 IIHF World Championship final
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Date:26 May
Arena:O2 Arena
City:Prague
Attendance:17,413
Previous:2023
Next:2025

The 2024 IIHF World Championship final was played at the O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia on 26 May 2024 to decide the winner of the 2024 IIHF World Championship.

Switzerland and Czechia faced each other for the first time in the finals.[1] [2] Switzerland attempted to win their first Ice Hockey World Championships gold medal.[3]

Czechia defeated Switzerland 2–0, to win their first championship since 2010.[4]

Road to the final

SwitzerlandRoundCzechia
OpponentResultPreliminary roundOpponentResult
5–2Game 11–0 (GWS)
6–5Game 26–3
2–1 (GWS)Game 31–2 (GWS)
3–0Game 47–4
8–0Game 54–0
2–3Game 64–1
3–1Game 73–4 (OT)
Preliminary
OpponentResultPlayoffOpponentResult
3–1Quarterfinals1–0
3–2 (GWS)Semifinals7–3

Match

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Czechia tops Sweden to set up world ice hockey final against Switzerland . tsn.ca . 25 May 2024 . 25 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Czechs beat Swedes to play for gold . IIHF.com . Chris . Jurewicz . 25 May 2024 . 25 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Swiss go for gold . IIHF.com . Andy . Potts . 25 May 2024 . 25 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Czechs strike gold on home ice. IIHF.com . 26 May 2024 . 26 May 2024.