Thousands of fans celebrate the Swedish U20 national team in downtown Stockholm. Photo: Niklas Larsson / Bildbyrn STOCKHOLM – The IIHF World Junior champions received true royal treatment when they returned home after Sweden’s first U20 gold medal in 31 years. Coach Roger Rnnberg and his... [more] What U20 gold means for Sweden Christer Englund: “The gold medal is my happiest moment.” The Sweden U20 national team celebrates with the medals and trophy after winning the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship following a 1-0 OT win over Russia. Photo: Andy Devlin / HHOF-IIHF Images ZURICH – Mika Zibanejad’s shot in overtime ended a 31-year drought for Sweden at the IIHF World Junior Championship. What it means will be seen today, with a warm welcome awaiting... [more] Groups for Ufa 2013 Host Russia seeded with North American teams The 7, 950-seat Ufa Arena will be the main venue of the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship. Photo: Almir Sibagatulin / Epsilon / Getty Images CALGARY – With the conclusion of this year’s World Juniors, the IIHF has announced the groups for the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship in Ufa, Russia.