US EditionCanada Tops Finland 6-3 to Claim Bronze at World Junior Hockey Championship
Canada wins bronze by defeating Finland 4-2 at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, ending a medal drought spanning three tournaments, officials said.
- On Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, the Canada national junior team beat Finland 6-3 at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul to win the bronze medal.
- Following their semifinal loss to Czechia less than 24 hours earlier, Canada national junior team faced Finland national junior team in the bronze game, which Finland sought revenge for a 7-4 group-stage loss.
- Sam O'Reilly opened the scoring 70 seconds in with two goals, while Arttu Valila and Julius Miettinen tied the game on Finland’s first shot and a power play, and Gavin McKenna, Braeden Cootes, and Porter Martone added key points.
- Zayne Parekh's performance stood out with a goal and assist, setting a new Canadian defenceman points record, while Gavin McKenna and Michael Misa emerged as top Canada forwards.
- Facing the prospect of a historic drought, Canada national junior team risked tying its longest World Juniors medal drought if it lost, while the bronze game offered a platform for future Canada sides.
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Canada tops Finland 6-3 to claim bronze at world junior hockey championship
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