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U20 World Junior

Every year since 1977 the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has organized and held the U20 World Junior Championships (WJC).  The tournament has been played in various countries throughout the world and is usually held near the end of December through the beginning of January.  This tournament brings together some of the best young (under 20 year old) hockey players from around the world.  Many of these players end up playing and being stars in the NHL.  For more information on the IIHF and this tournament check out their web site.

Below is a breakdown of the Gopher players that have participated in the WJC as player, coach and or assistant coach.

Currently the United States has won 6 Gold, 2 Silver and 7 Bronze medals in the championship.

All Time Gopher Players Team USA Coaches
Gopher Players for Team USA
1970's 1980's 1990's 2000's 2010's 2020's
1977 1980 1990 2000 2010 NPS
1978 1981 1991 2001 2011 2021
1979 1982 NPS 2002 2012 2022
  1983 1993 2003 2013 2023
  1984 1994 NPS 2014 2024
  1985 1995 2005 2015  
  1986 1996 2006 NPS  
  1987 1997 2007 2017  
  1988 1998 2008 2018  
  1989 1999 2009 NPS  
 
Gopher Players for Other Countries
2000's   2010's   2020's  
2004   2011   2020  
    2015      
 
 
* NPS=No Player Selected
 
 

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