2001 IIHF World U18 Championships
The 2001 IIHF World U18 Championships were held in Heinola, Helsinki, and Lahti, Finland. The championships ran between April 12 and April 22, 2001. Games were played at the Heinolan Jäähalli in Heinola, the Helsinki Ice Hall in Helsinki, and the Lahden Jäähalli in Lahti. Russia defeated Switzerland 6-2 in the final to win the gold medal, with Finland defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 to capture the bronze medal.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Finland |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Dates | April 12–22, 2001 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Russia (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Switzerland |
| Third place | Finland |
| Fourth place | Czech Republic |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 31 |
| Goals scored | 226 (7.29 per game) |
| Attendance | 26,594 (858 per game) |
| Scoring leader(s) | Ilya Kovalchuk (15 points) |
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