Background The tournament returned to
Ottawa, which last hosted the
2009 competition. This marked the 19th time that
Canada hosted the WJC and fourth time in six years.
The Sports Network (TSN) broadcast more than 84 hours of coverage for the event, including analysis and games at both arenas. The event was the 35th championship broadcast by TSN and the final one produced by
Paul Graham.
Venues The tournament games were played at the
Canadian Tire Centre, home of the
Ottawa Senators, and
Ottawa Black Bears, and
TD Place Arena, home of the
Ottawa 67's,
Ottawa BlackJacks and
Ottawa Charge.
Match officials The following officials were assigned by the
International Ice Hockey Federation to officiate the 2025 World Junior Championships.
Referees • Andris Ansons • Riku Brander • Michael Campbell • Mads Frandsen • Christoffer Holm • Mikael Holm • Jan Hribik • Mike Langin • Sean Macfarlane • Peter Stano • Michael Tscherrig • Kristian Vikman
Linesmen • Albert Ankerstjerne • Nick Briganti • Jake Davis • Oto Durmis • Shane Gustafson • Onni Hautamäki • Daniel Hynek • Tommi Niittylä • Anders Nyqvist • Tarrington Wyonzek • Dāvis Zunde
Rosters Preliminary round Seeding ;Group A (
Canadian Tire Centre) • (1) • (4) • (5) • (8) • (9) ;Group B (
TD Place Arena) • (2) • (3) • (6) • (7) • (11-Promoted)
All times are local, EST (UTC−5). Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Relegation round Playoff round Winning teams were reseeded for the semifinals in accordance with the following ranking: • Higher position in their group • Higher number of points in preliminary pool play • Better goal differential • Higher number of goals scored • Better seeding coming into the tournament (final placement at the
2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships)
Bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Bronze medal game Gold medal game Statistics Scoring leaders GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus–minus; PIM = Penalties In MinutesSource: IIHF.com
Goaltending leaders (minimum 40% team's total ice time)
TOI = Time on ice (minutes:seconds); GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SA = Shots against; Sv% = Save percentage; SO = ShutoutsSource: IIHF.com
Awards • Best players selected by the directorate: • Best
Goaltender:
Petteri Rimpinen • Best
Defenceman:
Axel Sandin Pellikka • Best
Forward:
Ryan Leonard • Media All-Stars: • MVP:
Ryan Leonard • Goaltender:
Petteri Rimpinen • Defencemen:
Cole Hutson /
Axel Sandin Pellikka • Forwards:
Ryan Leonard/
Jakub Štancl /
Gabe Perreault Source:
Final standings ==Division I==