IIHF World junior championship, MVP and Leonard

Amherst native Ryan Leonard named MVP of 2025 World Juniors, USA wins gold
The former Pope Francis star and current Boston College forward captained the gold-winning United States team.
Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Named World Juniors MVP
Leonard was named the MVP of the 2024-25 World Junior Championship on Sunday, Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News reports.
Gabe Perreault, Ryan Leonard Score Goals in Team USA’s Semifinals Win Over Czechia in World Juniors
The U.S. National Junior Team defeated Czechia 4-1 in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship semifinals on Saturday night. The victory was led by a handful of Boston College men’s hockey players. Forward Gabe Perreault put Team USA on the board at the 3:14 mark of the opening frame with assists from Eagles forward Ryan Leonard and defenseman Aram Minnetian.
Ryan Leonard At The World Juniors: "It's Cool To Be Hated."
The Washington Capitals first-rounder is Team USA's captain and emotional leader - and rival fans are letting him have it.
2025 WJC MVP Ryan Leonard makes his feelings known after leading USA to World Juniors gold medal after win over Finland
World Junior Championship ended with Team USA defeating Finland 3-2 in overtime to win gold. Captain Ryan Leonard, named the tournament’s MVP, was a key player for the USA's victory.
World Juniors 2025: How to watch Ryan Leonard, USA vs. Switzerland
Danny Nelson scored the eventual game-winner in the third period and Trey Augustine made 38 saves, leading the United States to a 4-1 win over Canada and into the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship.
How USA defeated Finland 4-3 to win back-to-back World Juniors gold: Live updates
OTTAWA — Teddy Stiga is the overtime hero for the United States at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa, leading them to a 4-3 OT victory over Finland on Sunday evening at the Canadian Tire Centre. Team USA has repeated as champions for the first time in their history at the tournament.
Getting a chance to defend US’s World Junior gold medal is one reason Ryan Leonard returned to BC
As a freshman, Leonard appeared in all seven games in the 2024 tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden, scoring three goals and three assists.
Capitals' Ryan Leonard & Cole Hutson Win Gold & Make History For Team USA, Petr Sikora Wins Bronze
Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson both repeated as champions with Team USA, and Petr Sikora won bronze as the Washington Capitals prospects stepped up to help their respective teams to medals to close out World Juniors on Sunday.
Ryan Leonard wasn’t the only Caps prospect to shine at world juniors. It’s a long list.
It’s nice. It doesn’t always happen,” Capitals General Manager Chris Patrick said of the attention on Washington’s prospects.
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Leonard's leadership paves way for U.S. gold at World Junior Championship
Leonard, a Washington Capitals prospect, was the leader through deed and action. He finished the tournament tied for second ...
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USA vs. Czechia final score, results: Ryan Leonard, Gabe Perreault power U.S. to World Juniors gold medal game
The Sporting News provided all the updates and highlights from the USA vs. Czechia semifinal game at the 2025 World Juniors.
World Juniors: 10 Players Whose Play Demanded Attention, Including Leonard, Willander
World juniors players Tom Willander, Ryan Leonard, Eriks Mateiko and Carter George are just some prospects with truly ...