2025 U18MWC: CAN 4 – SVK 0 (Semifinal)

May 1, 2025

Jack Ivankovic posted a 24-save shutout, Xavier Villeneuve scored the game-winning goal and added an assist, and Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team blanked Slovakia 4-0 to move into the gold medal game at the 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship.

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Michaeline Veluvolu/HHOF-IIHF Images

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