2000 IIHF World U18 Championships

The 2000 IIHF World U18 Championships were held in Kloten and Weinfelden, Switzerland. The championships ran between April 14 and April 24, 2000. Games were played at Eishalle Schluefweg in Kloten and Sportanlage Güttingersreuti in Weinfelden. Finland defeated Russia 3–1 in the final to win the gold medal, while Sweden defeated Switzerland 7–1 to capture the bronze medal.

2000 IIHF World U18 Championship
Tournament details
Host country  Switzerland
Venue(s)2 (in 2 host cities)
DatesApril 14–24, 2000
Teams10
Final positions
Champions  Finland (2nd title)
Runner-up  Russia
Third place  Sweden
Fourth place  Switzerland
Tournament statistics
Games played31
Goals scored216 (6.97 per game)
Attendance33,988 (1,096 per game)
Scoring leader(s) Yegor Shastin (11 points)
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