The U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team claimed a silver medal at the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Men's World Championship in Chelyabinsk & Magnitogorsk, Russia.
Team USA completed the preliminary round 2-0-0-2 (W-OTW-OTL-L) before defeating host Russia, 5-1, in the quarterfinal round. In the semifinals, the U.S. topped the Czech Republic, 4-1, to advance to the gold medal game, where it fell to Finland, 3-2.
Forward Jack Hughes earned the Directorate Award as the tournament's top forward. Hughes was also named to the Media All-Star Team and tournament MVP after leading the tournament in scoring with 12 points (5-7-12). Forward Oliver Wahlstrom and defenseman Cam York were also named to the Media All-Star Team.
Date | Opponent | Round | Time (Local/ET)/Results | Location | Television |
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Sun., April 15 | France | Exhibition | W, 15-0 | Traktor Ice Rink Chelyabinsk, Russia |
NHL Network |
Thurs., April 19 | Canada | Preliminary | L, 4-6 | Metallurg Ice Rink Magnitogorsk, Russia |
NHL Network |
Fri., April 20 | Switzerland | Preliminary | W, 8-5 | Metallurg Ice Rink Magnitogorsk, Russia |
NHL Network |
Sun., April 22 | Sweden | Preliminary | L, 1-3 | Metallurg Ice Rink Magnitogorsk, Russia |
NHL Network |
Tues., April 24 | Belarus | Preliminary | W, 8-0 | Metallurg Ice Rink Magnitogorsk, Russia |
NHL Network |
Thurs., April 26 | Russia | Quarterfinals | W, 5-1 | Traktor Ice Rink Chelyabinsk, Russia |
NHL Network |
Sat., April 28 | Czech Republic | Semifinals | W, 4-1 | Traktor Ice Rink Chelyabinsk, Russia |
NHL Network |
Sun., April 29 | Finland | Gold Medal Game | L, 2-3 | Traktor Ice Rink Chelyabinsk, Russia |
NHL Network |