It’s a sight we haven’t seen since Ottawa in 2009: a team repeating as World Junior champions. Since host Canada has pulled off that fabulous feat again, MVP Connor Bedard and his teammates finish first in our final Power Rankings of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. The Czechs, who battled courageously in their first gold medal game since 2001, claim second place. And after a wild bronze medal victory over Sweden, the Americans take third place. Thanks to Halifax and Moncton for making this one of the best and most memorable World Juniors in history! We can’t wait until the next time.

1		CAN	You could hear those cheers in Arizona
2		CZE	Had one Halifax of a run
3		USA	In OT, all you need is one Chaz
4		SWE	What is this “trap” of which you speak?
5		FIN	Not letting Mörkö play World Juniors is ageist
6		SVK	Next time, we slay the giant
7		SUI	The fondue was better in Moncton
8		GER	Woulda won if we used Rammstein’s pyro
9		LAT	Elated, not relegated!
10		AUT	Can we expand to 48 teams?

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The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF World Junior Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF World Ranking.