The U.S. Men's National Under-18 Team opened the 2014 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship with a 4-2 setback at the hands of Switzerland, but the loss marked the last time Team USA tasted defeat in the tournament. The U.S. closed its preliminary round schedule with wins over the Czech Republic, Denmark and Finland by a combined 14-3 score to roll into the medal round. After a 6-2 victory over Slovakia in the quarters and a 4-1 triumph over Sweden in the semis, Team USA clinched its seventh U18 gold medal with a 5-2 win against the Czechs.
*Pre-Tournament Game