Sweden's Juniorkronorna Win Pre-Tournament Match Ahead of 2025 World Junior Championship

The Swedish junior national hockey team, the Juniorkronorna, delivered an impressive 7-3 victory over Switzerland in their final preparatory match before the 2025 World Junior Championship (JVM).

The match, held just days before the tournament starts, featured a lively second period with four goals scored in less than four minutes, three of which were for Sweden. Key contributors included Eddie Genborg and Anton Frondell, who each scored twice, while Jack Berglund, Ivar Stenberg, and Leo Sahlin Wallenius added one goal apiece. This win gives Sweden a pre-tournament record of two wins and one loss, including two prior games against Canada.

Sweden is placed in Group A for the championship, alongside the USA, Slovakia, Germany, and Switzerland. The tournament begins for Juniorkronorna on December 26 with a crucial match against Slovakia in Minnesota.

The World Junior Championship features ten nations divided into two groups of five, with the top four teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals. This under-20 tournament is governed by the International Ice Hockey Federation and is broadcast in Sweden on SVT.

Sweden has a rich history in the competition, having won its last gold medal in 2012 under coach Roger Rönnberg, which ended a 31-year gold drought. Since then, the Juniorkronorna have frequently reached the semifinals but have struggled to capture the championship title again, making this year's tournament highly anticipated among Swedish fans.

As the tournament approaches, expectations are cautious but hopeful, with Sweden's recent strong showing in warm-up games providing momentum. The team's performance, particularly the offense displayed against Switzerland, suggests they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead on the ice.