IIHF U18 worlds standouts and disappointments: Notes on Wyatt Cullen, Keaton Verhoeff and more

After 29 games in 11 days in Slovakia, the 2026 U18 worlds are over. I was in Trencin and Bratislava all tournament, splitting time between Pavol Demitra Ice Stadium and Vladimir Dzurilla Ice Arena.Sweden defeated the host Slovakia for its third gold medal at U18s. Latvia also played for a medal for the first time at the top flight, and Germany was relegated by Norway.Advertisement