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	{{Short description\|2023 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship}}
	{{Use mdy dates\|date=May 2022}}
	{{See also\|2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships}}
	{{Infobox international ice hockey competition
	\| tourney_name = IIHF World Junior Championship
	\| year = 2023
	\| other_titles =
	\| image = 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships logo.png
	\| size = 150px
	\| caption =
	\| country = Canada
	\| dates = December 26, 2022 – January 5, 2023
	\| num_teams = 10
	\| venues = ]<br/>]
	\| cities = 2
	\| winners = {{ihj\|CAN}}
	\| count = 20
	\| second = {{ihj\|CZE\|name=Czechia}}
	\| third = {{ihj\|USA}}
	\| fourth = {{ihj\|SWE}}
	\| games = 30
	\| goals = 216
	\| attendance = 221904
	\| scoring_leader = {{flagicon\|CAN}} ]
	\| points = 23
	\| mvp = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Connor Bedard
	\| prevseason = ]
	\| nextseason = ]}}

	The '''2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships''' were the 47th edition of the ], held between December 26, 2022 and January 5, 2023. It was won by ], in overtime of the gold-medal game. ] won the silver, their first medal since 2005.

	The venue was originally scheduled to be ] and ], ], but Russia's hosting rights were pulled in February 2022 after the ]. The replacement hosts were ], ] and ], ], both in Canada. It was the 18th time Canada has hosted the tournament, and the third consecutively.

	The relegation round was revived, after a two-year hiatus due to the 2021 Division I, II, and III tournaments having been cancelled, and in 2022, both Russia and Belarus were automatically expelled from the competition.

	==Venues==
	On May 23, 2018, the IIHF announced ], Russia, as host city.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=IIHF - Kazakhstan, Japan get top events\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2018/wm/news/3208/kazakhstan,-japan-get-top-events\|access-date=2022-02-26\|website=IIHF International Ice Hockey Federation\|language=en}}</ref> Novosibirsk was to host Group A matches, while the city of ] was to host Group B matches.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Цена новой арены "Авангарда" осталась на уровне 12 млрд руб\|url=https://vedomostisport.ru/hockey/news/2021/09/30/889124-tsena-novoi-areni-avangarda-ostalas-na-urovne-12-mlrd-rub\|access-date=2022-02-26\|website=Ведомости.Спорт\|language=ru\|archive-date=October 1, 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001041548/https://vedomostisport.ru/hockey/news/2021/09/30/889124-tsena-novoi-areni-avangarda-ostalas-na-urovne-12-mlrd-rub\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-09-30\|title=Russia to play 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship matches in Novosibirsk\|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1113623/2023-iihf-world-junior-championship-fhr\|access-date=2022-02-26\|website=www.insidethegames.biz}}</ref>

	In February 2022, in condemnation of the ], the ] (IOC) called for Russia to be stripped of hosting rights to all international sporting events.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2022-02-25\|title=Strip Russia and Belarus of events and do not display their flags, says IOC\|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1119754/international-olympic-committee-russia\|access-date=2022-02-26\|website=Inside the Games}}</ref> Russia's hosting of the World Juniors and ] was scheduled to be discussed in a meeting of the IIHF council on February 28, 2022.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Stephens\|first=Mike\|title=IIHF to Hold Meeting on Russia's Future at International Events\|url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/iihf-to-hold-meeting-on-russias-future-at-international-events\|access-date=2022-02-26\|website=The Hockey News\|language=en}}</ref> The IIHF suspended Russia and Belarus from international ice hockey until further notice, and stripped Russia of its hosting rights for the World Junior Championships.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/news/32301/iihf_council_announces_decisions_over_russia_belar\|title=IIHF Council takes definitive action over Russia, Belarus\|publisher=IIHF\|date=February 28, 2022\|accessdate=February 28, 2022}}</ref>

	In late-March 2022, ] journalist ] reported that the IIHF had considered Canada as a possible host country for the tournament, which would make it the third consecutive World Junior Championship to be hosted in the country (the previous two tournaments have been hosted in Alberta with ] as the main host city, but were held in a "]" ] and postponed to August 2022 respectively due to the ]).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Canada asked to host 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship \|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/juniors/canada-asked-to-host-2023-world-junior-championship/ \|access-date=2022-03-31 \|website=Sportsnet.ca \|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Saskatoon and Regina submitting joint bid to host 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship {{!}} Globalnews.ca \|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8723411/saskatoon-and-regina-world-juniors-2023-submission/ \|access-date=2022-03-31 \|website=Global News \|language=en-US}}</ref> On May 5, the IIHF and Hockey Canada announced that Halifax and Moncton would be the hosts of the tournament, beating out announced bids by ]/], ]/], and ]/]. It marks the 20th anniversary of Halifax's previous hosting of the tournament in ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-05-05 \|title=Halifax, Moncton named hosts for 2023 world junior hockey championships \|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8811633/halifax-moncton-2023-world-juniors-hockey/ \|access-date=2022-05-05 \|website=Global News \|language=en-US}}</ref>

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	==Rosters==
	{{main\|2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships rosters}}

	==Officials==
	The following officials were assigned by the ] to officiate the 2023 World Junior Championships.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751000_35b_1_0\|title=Competition officials\|publisher=]\|access-date=16 December 2022}}</ref>

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	'''Referees'''
	* {{flagicon\|CAN}} Michael Campbell
	* {{flagicon\|CAN}} Graeden Hamilton
	* {{flagicon\|SWE}} Andreas Harnebring
	* {{flagicon\|SVK}} Tomáš Hronský
	* {{flagicon\|GER}} Marc Iwert
	* {{flagicon\|SWE}} Richard Magnusson
	* {{flagicon\|CAN}} Mathieu Menniti
	* {{flagicon\|FIN}} Anssi Salonen
	* {{flagicon\|USA}} Peter Schlittenhardt
	* {{flagicon\|CZE}} ]
	* {{flagicon\|SUI}} Michaël Tscherrig
	* {{flagicon\|USA}} Riley Yerkovich
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	'''Linesmen'''
	* {{flagicon\|SUI}} Dario Fuchs
	* {{flagicon\|FRA}} Clément Goncalves
	* {{flagicon\|USA}} Brandon Grillo
	* {{flagicon\|FIN}} Onni Hautamäki
	* {{flagicon\|CZE}} David Klouček
	* {{flagicon\|CAN}} Spencer Knox
	* {{flagicon\|SVK}} Daniel Konc
	* {{flagicon\|GER}} Patrick Laguzov
	* {{flagicon\|SWE}} Daniel Persson
	* {{flagicon\|USA}} John Waleski
	* {{flagicon\|CAN}} Tarrington Wyonzek
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	==Teams==
	The groups were announced on August 17, 2022, with teams being grouped based on rankings of performance over the previous five tournaments.<ref>{{cite web\|url= https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/38315/groups_for_2023_world_juniors\|title= Groups for 2023 World Juniors\|publisher=IIHF\|date=August 17, 2022\|accessdate=August 17, 2022}}</ref>
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	;Group A (Halifax)
	* {{ihj\|CAN}}
	* {{ihj\|SWE}}
	* {{ihj\|CZE\|name=Czechia}}
	* {{ihj\|GER}}
	* {{ihj\|AUT}}

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	;Group B (Moncton)
	* {{ihj\|USA}}
	* {{ihj\|FIN}}
	* {{ihj\|SUI}}
	* {{ihj\|SVK}}
	* {{ihj\|LAT}}
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	==Preliminary round==
	<small>''All listed times are local (]).''</small>

	===Group A===
	] began the scoring in Group A as Sweden defeated Austria 11–0, with 6 of their goals coming in the second period.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41320/swedes_win_big\|title=Swedes win big\|date=26 December 2022\|via=IIHF}}</ref> Canada lost 5–2 to Czechia in their biggest World Juniors loss since ] when they lost 6–0 to Russia.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/world-juniors/article/world-junior-takeaways-canada-flops-in-opener-vs-czechia-hosts-0-for-2-on-the-michigan/\|title=World Junior Takeaways: Canada flops in opener vs. Czechia, hosts 0-for-2 on 'The Michigan'\|date=26 December 2022\|via=Sportsnet}}</ref> ] of Sweden scored the lone goal in a tight match to beat Germany 1–0.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41353/sweden_moves_to_2-0\|title=Swedes win thrilling goalie duel\|date=27 December 2022\|via=IIHF}}</ref> Austria went scoreless once again against Czechia, recording only 8 shots in a 9–0 defeat.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/world-juniors-svozil-guides-czechia-to-9-0-win-over-austria-as-czechia-improves-to-2-0/n-5909633\|title=WORLD JUNIORS: Svozil Guides Czechia to 9-0 Win Over Austria, As Czechia Improves to 2-0\|date=27 December 2022\|via=OurSportsCentral}}</ref> Canada regained their form as they defeated Germany in a convincing 11–2 victory, with ] earning 7 points, tying a Canadian World Juniors record.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nhl/news/canada-germany-live-score-highlights-2023-world-juniors/hcqy6aukp0adfjcdthcz8thl\|title=Canada vs. Germany final score, results: Connor Bedard propels Canadians to beatdown at 2023 World Juniors\|date=28 December 2022\|via=The Sporting News}}</ref> Despite Czechia scoring early in the game, goals from ] and ] gave the lead to the Swedes. ] scored an equalizer in the 54th minute, taking the match to ]. Ludvig Jansson got the winner in the second minute of overtime, earning his second goal of the match.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://thehockeywriters.com/wjc-2023-up-down-czechia-sweden-december-29-2022/\|title=WJC 2023 3 Up, 3 Down: Czechia vs Sweden\|date=29 December 2022\|via=TheHockeyWriters}}</ref> Canada defeated Austria 11–0, with Connor Bedard having 6 points and Austria remaining scoreless after 3 matches. Canada dominated the game with 47 shots, while Austria could only manage 12.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nhl/news/canada-austria-live-score-highlights-updates-2023-world-juniors/fdqjtuggqlio5txsufcmktlk\|title=Canada vs. Austria final score, results: Connor Bedard makes Canadian World Juniors history in rout of Austria\|date=29 December 2022\|via=The Sporting News}}</ref> Germany defeated Austria 4–2, and despite Austria scoring their first goals of the tournament, they were consequently eliminated to the ]. Germany advanced to the quarter-finals for the third consecutive time.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41443/germany_wins_qualifies_for_qf\|title=Germany wins, qualifies for QF\|date=30 December 2022\|via=IIHF}}</ref> Czechia beat Germany in a decisive 8–1 victory, earning Czechia a total of 10 points in the group and winning them Group A.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/czechia-beats-germany/#:~:text=The%20Czechs%20won%20three%20games%20in%20regulation%20during%20the%20round%2Drobin.&text=Czechia%20has%20a%20shot%20to,their%20final%20round%2Drobin%20game.\|title=Czechia cruises to win over Germany at world juniors\|date=31 December 2022\|via=Daily Faceoff}}</ref> Canada defeated Sweden 6–1, passing Sweden in the standings and finishing second in the group, behind Czechia.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nhl/news/canada-sweden-live-score-highlights-updates-2023-world-juniors/ixe55wfpthlrssdmog590l25\|title=Canada vs. Sweden final score, results: Connor Bedard makes more history in final group play win\|date=31 December 2022\|via=The Sporting News}}</ref>

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	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) (PP) – 04:58 / ] (]) – 17:04 / Chmelař (Brabenec, ]) – 29:38 / ] (Szturc, ]) – 36:27 / ] (Špaček, ]) – 37:14 / Chmelař (Szturc, Brabenec) – 44:33 / ] (Ryšavý, ]) – 45:02 / ] (Ryšavý, Kos) – 57:23
	\| goals2 = 32:35 – ] (], ]) /
	\| attendance = 8,454
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Richard Magnusson
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|USA}} Peter Schlittenhardt
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|SVK}} Daniel Konc
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Shawn Oliver
	\| reference =https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751a18_74_4_0
	\| penalties1 =8
	\| penalties2 =4
	\| shots1 =54
	\| shots2 =19
	}}
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 31, 2022
	\| time = 19:30
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|CAN}}'''
	\| score = 5–1
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|SWE}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 2–0 / 3–0 / 3–1 / 4–1 / 5–1
	\| periods = (3–1, 0–0, 2–0)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 00:57 / ] (], Bedard) (PP) – 02:08 / ] (], Bedard) – 11:45 / Othmann (], ]) – 40:35 / ] (Bedard, ]) – 52:42
	\| goals2 = 16:21 – ] (], ]) (PP)
	\| attendance = 10,301
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Anssi Salonen
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|SUI}} Michael Tscherrig
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|USA}} Brandon Grillo
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Onni Hautamäki
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751a20_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 33
	\| penalties2 = 10
	\| shots1 = 44
	\| shots2 = 23
	}}

	===Group B===
	Finland and Switzerland began the tournament tied by the end of the third period, sending the match to overtime. ] scored a long-range goal to give Switzerland 2 points.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41311/fin-sui\|title=Swiss open with OT upset over Finns\|date=26 December 2022\|via=IIHF}}</ref> Despite being tied for most of the match, the United States put 3 goals past Latvian ] in the third period, winning the match 5–2.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1252775#:~:text=MONCTON%2C%20New%20Brunswick%20%E2%80%93%20Sean%20Behrens,2023%20IIHF%20World%20Junior%20Championship.\|title=U.S. National Junior Team Downs Latvia, 5-2, in Tournament Opener\|date=26 December 2022\|via=USA Hockey}}</ref> Slovakia lost 5–2 to Finland in their first game of the tournament, despite having more shots than the Finns. Finland scored 3 goals in the second period alone.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/hockey/story/_/id/35330648/finland-bounces-back-world-juniors-beats-slovakia-5-2\|title=Finland bounces back at world juniors, beats Slovakia\|date=27 December 2022\|via=ESPN}}</ref> ] scored in the 58th minute to send Switzerland to their second consecutive overtime against Latvia. They failed to convert a chance, however, and the match went to a ]. ] won the match for the Swiss after getting one past the Latvian goaltender.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/switzerland-wins-in-shootout-over-latvia-in-tight-world-junior-game/#:~:text=Latvia%20has%20shaken%20up%20Group,Group%20B%20after%20two%20days.\|title=Switzerland wins in shootout over Latvia in tight world junior game\|date=27 December 2022\|via=Daily Faceoff}}</ref> Slovakia defeated the United States 6–3 after ] scored a late goal, taking advantage of the U.S.'s open net.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://theathletic.com/4042088/2022/12/28/world-juniors-slovakia-usa-canada-germany/\|title=World Juniors 2023 takeaways: Slovakia stuns USA; Canada routs Germany on Day 3\|date=28 December 2022\|via=The Athletic}}</ref> Finland scored 3 against Latvia in regulation time, while the Finnish goaltender, ], kept a 31-save ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41402/lat-fin\|title=Finland blanks Latvia\|date=29 December 2022\|via=IIHF}}</ref> The United States recovered from their disappointing loss after beating Switzerland 5–1, with ] scoring two.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/usa-switzerland-live-score-highlights-updates-2023-world-juniors/oenid4gvknlgapscrvzj2qwn\|title=USA vs. Switzerland final score, results: Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice, Americans cruise to 2023 World Juniors win\|date=29 December 2022\|via=The Sporting News}}</ref> Slovakia defeated Latvia 3–0, sending Slovakia to the ] and sending Latvia to the ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/35350046/slovakia-beats-latvia-3-0-world-junior-hockey-championship\|title=Slovakia beats Latvia 3-0 at world junior hockey championship\|date=30 December 2022\|via=ESPN}}</ref> By the end of regulation time, Switzerland and Slovakia tied at a score of 3–3. Despite Switzerland winning another shootout, their placement was not affected, and finished 4th place in the group. Both teams qualified for the quarter-finals.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/world-juniors-switzerland-through-to-quarterfinals-with-shootout-win-over-slovakia-1.6214070#:~:text=Switzerland's%20Rodwin%20Dionicio%20played%20hero,10th%20round%20of%20the%20shootout.\|title=World juniors: Switzerland through to quarterfinals with shootout win over Slovakia\|date=31 December 2022\|via=CTV News}}</ref> The United States won the group after defeating Finland 6–2. Although they lost the match, Finland still finished above Slovakia due to their head-to-head result.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/usa-finland-live-score-highlights-updates-2023-world-juniors/ik0gnzgilju1ioxliwm6u5kb\|title=USA vs. Finland live score, highlights, updates from 2023 World Juniors\|date=31 December 2022\|via=The Sporting News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/gamecenter/statistics/38833/19-usa-vs-fin\|title=UNITED STATES 6-2 FINLAND DECEMBER 31ST 2022\|date=31 December 2022\|via=IIHF}}</ref>

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	\|win_SUI=0 \|OTwin_SUI=3 \|OTloss_SUI=0 \|loss_SUI=1 \|gf_SUI=11 \|ga_SUI=12 \|status_SUI=
	\|win_SVK=2 \|OTwin_SVK=0 \|OTloss_SVK=1 \|loss_SVK=1 \|gf_SVK=14 \|ga_SVK=12 \|status_SVK=
	\|win_LAT=0 \|OTwin_LAT=0 \|OTloss_LAT=1 \|loss_LAT=3 \|gf_LAT=4 \|ga_LAT=14 \|status_LAT=

	\|hth_FIN=Finland 5–2 Slovakia
	\|hth_SVK=FIN

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	\|name_FIN={{ihj\|FIN}}
	\|name_SUI={{ihj\|SUI}}
	\|name_SVK={{ihj\|SVK}}
	\|name_LAT={{ihj\|LAT}}

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	\|res_col_header=Q
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	}}

	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 26, 2022
	\| time = 12:00
	\| team1 = {{ihj-rt\|FIN}}
	\| score = 2–3 {{small\|]}}
	\| team2 = '''{{ihj\|SUI}}'''
	\| progression = 1–0 / 1–1 / 1–2 / 2–2 / 2–3
	\| periods = (0–0, 1–1, 1–1)<br>(]: 0–1)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 22:24 / Väisänen (Paivarinta, ]) – 48:09
	\| goals2 = 32:54 – ] (]) / 44:43 – ] (], Taibel) / 60:41 – ] (])
	\| attendance =4,465
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official ={{flagicon\|SWE}} Richard Magnusson
	\| official2 ={{flagicon\|USA}} Peter Schlittenhardt
	\| linesman ={{flagicon\|FIN}} Onni Hautamaki
	\| linesman2 ={{flagicon\|CZE}} David Klouček
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b01_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 2
	\| penalties2 = 4
	\| shots1 = 16
	\| shots2 = 27
	}}
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 26, 2022
	\| time = 17:00
	\| team1 = {{ihj-rt\|LAT}}
	\| score = 2–5
	\| team2 = '''{{ihj\|USA}}'''
	\| progression = 0–1 / 1–1 / 1–2 / 2–2 / 2–3 / 2–4 / 2–5
	\| periods = (0–0, 2–2, 0–3)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 24:59 / ] (Rullers) – 34:24
	\| goals2 =20:24 – ] (]) / 29:17 – ] (], ]) / 41:57 – ] (Behrens, ]) / 46:48 – Savage (Duke) / 53:29 – ] (], ])
	\| attendance = 4,927
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official ={{flagicon\|GER}} Marc Iwert
	\| official2 ={{flagicon\|CAN}} Mathieu Menniti
	\| linesman ={{flagicon\|FRA}} Clement Goncalves
	\| linesman2 ={{flagicon\|CAN}} Shawn Oliver
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b03_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 4
	\| penalties2 = 2
	\| shots1 = 17
	\| shots2 = 46
	}}
	----
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 27, 2022
	\| time = 12:00
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|FIN}}'''
	\| score = 5–2
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|SVK}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 1–1 / 2–1 / 3–1 / 4–1 / 4–2 / 5–2
	\| periods = (1–1, 3–0, 1–1)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]<br>]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 08:54 / ] (], ]) – 23:34 / ] (Kemell) – 27:45 / ] (], O. Kapanen) (PP) – 33:56 / ] (Ervasti) – 45:01
	\| goals2 = 19:49 – ] (], ]) (PP) / 43:22 – Repčík (Štrbák, ]) (PP)
	\| attendance = 4,617
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|USA}} Peter Schlittenhardt
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|CZE}} Jakub Šindel
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|USA}} Brandon Grillo
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CZE}} David Klouček
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b05_74_5_1
	\| penalties1 = 6
	\| penalties2 = 2
	\| shots1 = 23
	\| shots2 = 24
	}}
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 27, 2022
	\| time = 17:00
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|SUI}}'''
	\| score = 3–2 <small>]</small>
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|LAT}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 1–1 / 1–2 / 2–2
	\| periods = (1–1, 0–1, 1–0)<br>(]: 0–0)<br/>(]: 2–1)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (]) – 08:20 / ] (], ]) (EA) – 58:04
	\| soshots1 = Biasca {{SOmiss}} / Robin {{SOmiss}} / ] {{SOmiss}} / Dionicio {{SOmiss}} / ] {{SOmiss}} / Biasca {{SOgoal}} / Reichle {{SOgoal}}
	\| goals2 = 13:03 – ] (]) / 37:50 – ] (], Ozoliņš)
	\| soshots2 = {{SOmiss}} Ločmelis / {{SOmiss}} ] / {{SOmiss}} ] / {{SOmiss}} Dukurs / {{SOmiss}} ] / {{SOgoal}} Ločmelis / {{SOmiss}} Dukurs
	\| attendance = 3,812
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Mathieu Menniti
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Anssi Salonen
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Onni Hautamäki
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Shawn Oliver
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b07_74_5_0
	\| penalties1 = 18
	\| penalties2 = 6
	\| shots1 = 30
	\| shots2 = 18
	}}
	----
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 28, 2022
	\| time = 17:00
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|SVK}}'''
	\| score = 6–3
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|USA}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 1–1 / 1–2 / 2–2 / 3–2 / 4–2 / 5–2 / 5–3 / 6–3
	\| periods = (1–2, 3–0, 2–1)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 =] (], ]) – 02:14 / ] (], ]) (PP) – 30:01 / ] (], ]) – 31:48 / ] (Š. Nemec, ]) – 33:20 / Repčík (Kmec) – 50:46 / ] (Š. Nemec) (ENG) – 58:53
	\| goals2 =04:42 – ] (], ]) (PP) / 06:48 – ] (], ]) / 55:08 – Boucher (Gauthier, ]) (PP)
	\| attendance =6,438
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official ={{flagicon\|SWE}} Richard Magnusson
	\| official2 ={{flagicon\|FIN}} Anssi Salonen
	\| linesman ={{flagicon\|FRA}} Clement Goncalves
	\| linesman2 ={{flagicon\|USA}} Brandon Grillo
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b09_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 =33
	\| penalties2 =29
	\| shots1 =26
	\| shots2 =36
	}}
	----
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 29, 2022
	\| time = 12:00
	\| team1 = {{ihj-rt\|LAT}}
	\| score = 0–3
	\| team2 = '''{{ihj\|FIN}}'''
	\| progression = 0–1 / 0–2 / 0–3
	\| periods = (0–1, 0–1, 0–1)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 =
	\| goals2 = 04:43 – ] (], ]) / 29:34 – ] (Nyman, Salin) / 57:45 – ] (]) (ENG)
	\| attendance = 4,081
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Graeden Hamilton
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|SUI}} Michael Scherrig
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|FRA}} Clement Goncalves
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Tarrington Wyonzek
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b11_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 6
	\| penalties2 = 10
	\| shots1 = 31
	\| shots2 = 29
	}}
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 29, 2022
	\| time = 17:00
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|USA}}'''
	\| score = 5–1
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|SUI}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 2–0 / 3–0 / 4–0 / 4–1 / 5–1
	\| periods =(1–0, 3–1, 1–0)
	\| goalie1 =]
	\| goalie2 =]
	\| goals1 =] (], ]) – 18:05 / Cooley (], Gauthier) (PP) – 25:49 / Snuggerud (], ]) (PP) – 36:40 / ] (], ]) – 38:02 / ] (], ]) – 53:03
	\| goals2 =39:32 – ] (])
	\| attendance =7,024
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official ={{flagicon\|CAN}} Michael Campbell
	\| official2 ={{flagicon\|SVK}} Tomáš Hronský
	\| linesman ={{flagicon\|CAN}} Spencer Knox
	\| linesman2 ={{flagicon\|GER}} Patrick Laguzov
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b13_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 =8
	\| penalties2 =8
	\| shots1 =42
	\| shots2 =19
	}}
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	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 30, 2022
	\| time = 12:00
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|SVK}}'''
	\| score = 3–0
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|LAT}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 2–0 / 3–0
	\| periods = (1–0, 0–0, 2–0)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) (PP) – 17:52 / ] (], ]) – 49:03 / Mešár (ENG) - 57:03
	\| goals2 =
	\| attendance = 3,878
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Andreas Harnebring
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|USA}} Riley Yerkovich
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Daniel Persson
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Tarrington Wyonzek
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b15_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 6
	\| penalties2 = 6
	\| shots1 = 26
	\| shots2 = 28
	}}
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	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 31, 2022
	\| time = 12:00
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|SUI}}'''
	\| score = 4–3 <small>]</small>
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|SVK}}
	\| progression = 0–1 / 1–1 / 1–2 / 1–3 / 2–3 / 3–3
	\| periods = (0–1, 1–2, 2–0)<br>(]: 0–0)<br>(]: 3–2)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 21:07 / ] (Reichle, ]) – 42:20 / ] (], ]) (PP) – 48:40
	\| soshots1 = Biasca {{SOmiss}} / Reichle {{SOmiss}} / ] {{SOmiss}} / Ramel {{SOmiss}} / Müller {{SOgoal}} / Biasca {{SOmiss}} / Reichle {{SOmiss}} / Canonica {{SOgoal}} / Canonica {{SOmiss}} / ] {{SOgoal}}
	\| goals2 = 04:11 – ] (], ]) / 37:20 – ] (], ]) / 38:09 – Petrovský (Mešár, L. Nemec)
	\| soshots2 = {{SOmiss}} Petrovský / {{SOmiss}} Mešár / {{SOmiss}} ] / {{SOgoal}} ] / {{SOmiss}} Sýkora / {{SOmiss}} Petrovský / {{SOmiss}} ] / {{SOgoal}} Mešár / {{SOmiss}} Repčík / {{SOmiss}} Dvorský
	\| attendance = 4,849
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Graeden Hamilton
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|GER}} Marc Iwert
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Spencer Knox
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|GER}} Patrick Laguzov
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b17_74_5_0
	\| penalties1 = 2
	\| penalties2 = 6
	\| shots1 = 36
	\| shots2 = 32
	}}
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = December 31, 2022
	\| time = 17:00
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|USA}}'''
	\| score = 6–2
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|FIN}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 1–1 / 2–1 / 3–1 / 4–1 / 4–2 / 5–2 / 6–2
	\| periods = (1–1, 3–1, 2–0)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 15:22 / ] (], Augustine) (PP) – 24:57 / ] – 29:02 / Hughes (], Snuggerud) – 34:48 / Cooley (Snuggerud, ]) – 43:55 / ] (Snuggerud, Cooley) – 56:15
	\| goals2 = 16:27 – ] (], ]) (PP) / 35:15 – Hameenaho (], Heimosalmi)
	\| attendance = 8,231
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Michael Campbell
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Andreas Harnebring
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Daniel Persson
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Tarrington Wyonzek
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751b19_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 10
	\| penalties2 = 6
	\| shots1 = 30
	\| shots2 = 31
	}}

	==Relegation round==
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	\| bg =
	\| date = January 2, 2023
	\| time = 10:30
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|LAT}}'''
	\| score = 5–2
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|AUT}}
	\| progression = 0–1 / 1–1 / 1–2 / 2–2 / 3–2 / 4–2 / 5–2
	\| periods = (1–2, 1–0, 3–0)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) (PP) – 16:16 / ] (], ]) – 37:01 / Veckaktiņš (Simanovičs) – 48:50 / ] (], Hodass) (PP) – 51:22 / Hodass (]) (ENG) – 58:54
	\| goals2 = 05:20 – ] (], ]) / 17:53 – ] (Scherzer, Auer)
	\| attendance = 4,879
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Anssi Salonen
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|USA}} Peter Schlittenhardt
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Onni Hautamäki
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Shawn Oliver
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751521_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 6
	\| penalties2 = 31
	\| shots1 = 46
	\| shots2 = 13
	}}
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	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg =
	\| date = January 4, 2023
	\| time = 11:00
	\| team1 = {{ihj-rt\|AUT}}
	\| score = 2–4
	\| team2 = '''{{ihj\|LAT}}'''
	\| progression = 0–1 / 0–2 / 0–3 / 0–4 / 1–4 / 2–4
	\| periods = (0–1, 0–2, 2–1)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) (EA) – 55:16 / ] (], Reinbacher) (EA) – 57:25
	\| goals2 = 06:40 – ] (], ]) / 36:12 – ] (]) / 37:51 – ] (]) / 44:33 – ] (], Bogdans)
	\| attendance = 3,456
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Andreas Harnebring
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Mathieu Menniti
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|FRA}} Clément Goncalves
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Daniel Persson
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/IHM751526_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 2
	\| penalties2 = 2
	\| shots1 = 34
	\| shots2 = 19
	}}
	Note: {{AUT}} was relegated for the ]. {{NOR}} was promoted for the 2024 Championships.

	==Playoff round==
	Teams that won their quarterfinal match were reseeded for the semi-finals in accordance with the following ranking system:<ref>{{cite web \|title=Tournament Format \|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/tournamentinfo/22687/tournament-info \|access-date=January 2, 2024 \|website=]}}</ref>

	#Higher position in their respective group
	#Greater number of points
	#Better goal differential (GD)
	#Greater number of goals scored (GF)
	#Higher seeding coming into the tournament (As determined by their final placement at the ]).

	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
	! Rank !! Team !! Group !! {{Tooltip\|Pos\|Position in the group}} !! {{Tooltip\|Pts\|Points}} !! {{Tooltip\|GD\|Goal difference}} !! {{Tooltip\|GF\|Goals scored for}} !! {{Tooltip\|Seed\|Seeding coming into the tournament}}
	\|- style="background-color:#BBF3BB;"
	\| '''1''' \|\| style="text-align:left;" \| {{ihj\|CZE\|name=Czechia}} \|\| A \|\| 1 \|\| 10 \|\| +18 \|\| 24 \|\| 4
	\|- style="background-color:#BBF3BB;"
	\| '''2''' \|\| style="text-align:left;" \| {{ihj\|USA}} \|\| B \|\| 1 \|\| 9 \|\| +8 \|\| 19 \|\| 5
	\|- style="background-color:#BBF3BB;"
	\| '''3''' \|\| style="text-align:left;" \| {{ihj\|CAN}} \|\| A \|\| 2 \|\| 9 \|\| +21 \|\| 29 \|\| 1
	\|-
	\| '''4''' \|\| style="text-align:left;" \| {{ihj\|FIN}} \|\| B \|\| 2 \|\| 7 \|\| +1 \|\| 12 \|\| 2
	\|- style="background-color:#BBF3BB;"
	\| '''5''' \|\| style="text-align:left;" \| {{ihj\|SWE}} \|\| A \|\| 3 \|\| 8 \|\| +9 \|\| 16 \|\| 3
	\|-
	\| '''6''' \|\| style="text-align:left;" \| {{ihj\|SVK}} \|\| B \|\| 3 \|\| 7 \|\| +2 \|\| 14 \|\| 9
	\|-
	\| '''7''' \|\| style="text-align:left;" \| {{ihj\|SUI}} \|\| B \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| –1 \|\| 11 \|\| 8
	\|-
	\| '''8''' \|\| style="text-align:left;" \| {{ihj\|GER}} \|\| A \|\| 4 \|\| 3 \|\| –15 \|\| 7 \|\| 6
	\|}

	===Bracket===
	{{#invoke:RoundN\|N8
	\|widescore=yes\|bold_winner=high
	\|team-width=188
	\|3rdplace=yes
	\|RD1=Quarterfinals
	\|RD2=Semifinals
	\|RD3=Final
	\|Consol=Third place
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	<!-- quarter finals -->
	\|node_function{orphan} January 2\|{{RDseed\|1A}}{{ihj\|CZE\|name=Czechia}}\|9\|{{RDseed\|4B}}{{ihj\|SUI}}\|1
	\|node_function{orphan} January 2\|{{RDseed\|2B}}{{ihj\|FIN}}\|2\|{{RDseed\|3A}}{{ihj\|SWE}}\|3
	\|node_function{orphan} January 2\|{{RDseed\|1B}}{{ihj\|USA}}\|11\|{{RDseed\|4A}}{{ihj\|GER}}\|1
	\|node_function{orphan} January 2\|{{RDseed\|2A}}{{ihj\|CAN}} (])\|4\|{{RDseed\|3B}}{{ihj\|SVK}}\|3
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	\|January 4\|{{RDseed\|1}}{{ihj\|CZE\|name=Czechia}} (])\|2\|{{RDseed\|5}}{{ihj\|SWE}}\|1
	\|January 4\|{{RDseed\|2}}{{ihj\|USA}}\|2\|{{RDseed\|3}}{{ihj\|Canada}}\|6
	<!-- final -->
	\|January 5\|{{RDseed\|1}}{{ihj\|CZE\|name=Czechia}}\|2\|{{RDseed\|3}}{{ihj\|Canada}} (])\|3
	<!-- third place -->
	\|January 5\|{{RDseed\|2}}{{ihj\|USA}} (])\|8\|{{RDseed\|5}}{{ihj\|SWE}}\|7
	}}

	===Quarterfinals===
	] scored early against Sweden to give the lead to Finland, with ] levelling the scores by the second period. Despite ] once again putting the Finns ahead, Carlsson and ] both scored for the Swedes to complete the comeback and win the match 3–2.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41521/fin-swe\|title=Swedes edge Finns in first quarter-final\|date=2 January 2023\|via=IIHF}}</ref> Top seed Czechia defeated Switzerland 9–1, scoring 4 goals in the second period. They advanced to their first semi-finals since ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/world-juniors/article/wjc-roundup-czechia-runs-switzerland-ragged-in-overwhelming-win/#:~:text=Czechia%20allowed%20a%20goal%20just,Junior%20Hockey%20Championship%20in%20Halifax.\|title=Czechia runs Switzerland ragged in overwhelming win\|date=2 January 2023\|via=sportsnet}}</ref> The United States put 11 past ] and ] in a convincing 11–1 victory, with ] earning a ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41535/usa-ger\|title=U.S. hammers Germany to move on\|date=2 January 2023\|via=IIHF}}</ref> A back-and-forth match between Canada and Slovakia saw both teams with 3 goals by the end of regulation, sending the match to overtime. ] scored the winner in the 65th minute after weaving his way past multiple Slovak defenders. This marked his 3rd point of the match and his 21st of the tournament, maintaining his World Juniors record.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.tsn.ca/world-juniors/canada-slovakia-world-juniors-connor-bedard-winning-goal-1.1900773\|title=Bedard's magical moment sends Canada to World Junior semis\|date=2 January 2023\|via=TSN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/world-juniors/2023/1/2/23536377/2023-world-juniors-canada-vs-slovakia-recap-highlights-connor-bedard-record-overtime-winner\|title=2023 World Juniors QF #4: Canada vs. Slovakia recap — A legendary finish\|date=2 January 2023\|via=SBNation}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/world-juniors-recap-january-2-2023-wjc\|title=WORLD JUNIORS RECAP – CANADA 4, SLOVAKIA 3 (OT)\|date=2 January 2023\|via=Hockey Canada}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41544/can_svk\|title=Bedard magic in OT wins classic\|date=2 January 2023\|via=IIHF}}</ref>
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| date = January 2, 2023
	\| time = 12:00
	\| team1 = {{ihj-rt\|FIN}}
	\| score = 2–3
	\| team2 = '''{{ihj\|SWE}}'''
	\| progression = 1–0 / 1–1 / 2–1 / 2–2 / 2–3
	\| periods = (1–1, 0–0, 1–2)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 03:10 / ] (]) – 44:03
	\| goals2 = 16:55 – ] (], ]) / 56:33 – Carlsson (Bystedt, ]) / 58:55 – ] (SH)
	\| attendance = 7,263
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Graeden Hamilton
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|SUI}} Michael Tscherrig
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|USA}} Brandon Grillo
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Tarrington Wynozek
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751322_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 6
	\| penalties2 = 6
	\| shots1 = 35
	\| shots2 = 20
	}}
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg = #eeffff
	\| date = January 2, 2023
	\| time = 14:30
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|CZE\|name=Czechia}}'''
	\| score = 9–1
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|SUI}}
	\| progression = 0–1 / 1–1 / 2–1 / 3–1 / 4–1 / 5–1 / 6–1 / 7–1 / 8–1 / 9–1
	\| periods = (3–1, 4–0, 2–0)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]<br>]
	\| goals1 = ] (], Suchánek) – 02:41 / ] (SH) – 07:09 / ] (Marcel, ]) – 09:37 / ] (Kulich) – 20:28 / Kulich (], ]) – 25:42 / ] (Svozil, Brabenec) – 33:10 / Šalé (Kulich) – 38:54 / Marcel (], ]) – 43:18 / Szturc (Ticháček, Jiříček) – 44:22
	\| goals2 = 00:22 – ]
	\| attendance = 8,746
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Michael Campbell
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Mathieu Meniniti
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|GER}} Patrick Laguzov
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Daniel Persson
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751323_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 10
	\| penalties2 = 4
	\| shots1 = 28
	\| shots2 = 18
	}}
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| date = January 2, 2023
	\| time = 17:00
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|USA}}'''
	\| score = 11–1
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|GER}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 2–0 / 3–0 / 4–0 / 5–0 / 6–0 / 7–0 / 8–0 / 9–0 / 10–0 / 11–0 / 11–1
	\| periods = (3–0, 5–0, 3–1)
	\| goalie1 = ]<br>]
	\| goalie2 = ]<br>]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 03:51 / Snuggerud (Ufko, ]) (PP) – 08:00 / ] (Ufko, ]) – 08:39 / ] (Lucius, ]) – 29:05 / Cooley (Ufko, Peart) – 31:03 / ] (]) – 31:21 / Savage (], Mittlestadt) (SH) – 35:25 / Gauthier (Snuggerud, Cooley) – 37:24 / ] (], ]) – 44:36 / Cooley (Gauthier, Mittlestadt) – 46:53 / Duke (Ufko, ]) – 48:31
	\| goals2 = 56:48 – ] (SH)
	\| attendance = 7,262
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Andreas Harnebring
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|SVK}} Tomas Hronský
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Spencer Knox
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|SVK}} Daniel Konc
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751324_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 4
	\| penalties2 = 6
	\| shots1 = 41
	\| shots2 = 22
	}}
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg = #eeffff
	\| date = January 2, 2023
	\| time = 19:30
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|CAN}}'''
	\| score = 4–3 {{small\|]}}
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|SVK}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 2–0 / 2–1 / 3–1 / 3–2 / 3–3 / 4–3
	\| periods = (1–0, 2–2, 0–1)<br>(]: 1–0)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (]) – 06:07 / ] (], Bedard) (PP) – 25:02 / ] (], ]) – 29:00 / Bedard – 65:17
	\| goals2 = 26:58 – ] (], ]) (PP) / 33:18 – ] (], ]) / 51:25 – L. Nemec (], ])
	\| attendance = 10,349
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|GER}} Marc Iwert
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|CZE}} ]
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|CZE}} David Klouček
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|USA}} John Waleski
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751325_74_4_0
	\| penalties1 = 6
	\| penalties2 = 12
	\| shots1 = 57
	\| shots2 = 27
	}}

	===Semifinals===
	In their second meeting in the tournament, Czechia advanced to their first final since ] after defeating Sweden 2–1. ] scored first for Sweden, but ] equalized with less than a minute of regulation time. In the last minute of overtime, just as the match was about to go to a shootout, ] scored to send Czechia to the final.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41575/cze-swe-sf\|title=Kulich's OT goal puts Czechia into final\|date=4 January 2023\|via=IIHF}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.tsn.ca/world-juniors/jiri-kulich-czechia-beats-sweden-world-juniors-semifinals-advances-gold-medal-game-1.1901600\|title=Kulich scores OT winner to send Czechia to gold medal game at World Juniors\|date=4 January 2023\|via=IIHF}}</ref> Canada made a statement against rivals United States by beating them 6–2, sending Canada to their 4th consecutive World Juniors final. Despite United States leading 2–0 after 10 minutes, Canada soon found their form and scored 6 past the Americans.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://theathletic.com/4053085/2023/01/02/world-juniors-quarterfinals-canada-usa/\|title=2023 World Juniors takeaways: Canada, USA, Czechia, Sweden advance to semifinals\|date=4 January 2023\|via=The Athletic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/35381158/bedard-sparks-rally-canada-eliminates-us-world-juniors\|title=Bedard sparks rally as Canada eliminates U.S. at world juniors\|date=4 January 2023\|via=]}}</ref>
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| date = January 4, 2023
	\| time = 15:30
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|CZE\|name=Czechia}}'''
	\| score = 2–1 {{small\|]}}
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|SWE}}
	\| progression = 0–1 / 1–1 / 2–1
	\| periods = (0–0, 0–1, 1–0)<br />(]: 1–0)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) (EA) – 59:21 / ] (], Špaček) – 69:10
	\| goals2 = 21:39 – ] (], ])
	\| attendance = 9,265
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Michael Campbell
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Graeden Hamilton
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|USA}} Brandon Grillo
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Tarrington Wynozek
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751227_74_5_0
	\| penalties1 = 8
	\| penalties2 = 4
	\| shots1 = 31
	\| shots2 = 22
	}}
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg = #eeffff
	\| date = January 4, 2023
	\| time = 19:30
	\| team1 = {{ihj-rt\|USA}}
	\| score = 2–6
	\| team2 = '''{{ihj\|CAN}}'''
	\| progression = 1–0 / 2–0 / 2–1 / 2–2 / 2–3 / 2–4 / 2–5 / 2–6
	\| periods = (2–1, 0–3, 0–2)
	\| goalie1 = ]<br>]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 01:19 / ] (], ]) – 10:30
	\| goals2 = 11:49 – ] (], ]) / 20:47 – ] (Roy, ]) / 25:46 – ] (], ]) / 32:20 – Roy (Stankoven, Bedard) / 49:45 – Clarke (Fantilli, ]) / 56:45 – Roy (SH,ENG)
	\| attendance = 10,636
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Anssi Salonen
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|SUI}} Michaël Tscherrig
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Onni Hautamäki
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|GER}} Patrick Laguzov
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751228_74_3_0
	\| penalties1 = 6
	\| penalties2 = 10
	\| shots1 = 45
	\| shots2 = 37
	}}

	===Bronze medal game===
	The United States defeated Sweden in a 8–7 thriller, the most goals in a single World Juniors match since an 18 goal match between Canada and Germany in ]. ] scored a hat-trick after a deflection off Swedish goaltender ] found its way to Lucius, who slotted it in the side netting to score the winning goal in overtime.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/usa-sweden-live-score-highlights-updates-2023-world-juniors-bronze-medal-game/qabujzlhrd7ow2ok3olldqx5\|title=USA vs. Sweden final score, results: Chaz Lucius' OT winner lifts Americans to World Juniors bronze\|date=5 January 2023\|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm20/news/41603/usa-swe-bmg\|title=U.S. outscores Swedes for bronze in OT\|date=5 January 2023\|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.flohockey.tv/articles/10278235-2023-world-juniors-usa-beats-sweden-in-wild-bronze-medal-game\|title=2023 World Juniors: USA Beats Sweden In Wild Bronze-Medal Game .\|date=5 January 2023\|via=FloHockey}}</ref>
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg = #ffdab9
	\| date = January 5, 2023
	\| time = 15:30
	\| team1 = '''{{ihj-rt\|USA}}'''
	\| score = 8–7 {{small\|]}}
	\| team2 = {{ihj\|SWE}}
	\| progression = 1–0 / 2–0 / 2–1 / 3–1 / 3–2 / 3–3 / 4–3 / 5–3 / 5–4 / 5–5 / 5–6 / 6–6 / 7–6 / 7–7 / 8–7
	\| periods = (1–0, 4–5, 2–2)<br>(]: 1–0)
	\| goalie1 = ]<br>]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (]) – 02:51 / ] (Snuggerud, ]) (PP) – 21:51 / ] (Blake) – 25:04 / ] (Cooley, ]) (PP) – 30:42 / Lucius (Ufko) – 33:37 / ] (McGroarty) – 48:17 / Gauthier (McGroarty, ]) (PP) – 58:23 / Lucius (], ]) – 62:06
	\| goals2 = 23:33 – ] (], ]) / 26:35 – ] (]) / 28:52 – ] (], Bystedt) / 38:52 – ] (Carlsson, ]) (PP) / 39:18 – ] / 44:00 – ] (], ]) / 59:38 – Bystedt (Rosén, Jansson) (EA)
	\| attendance = 9,031
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Michael Campbell
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Graeden Hamilton
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Onni Hautamäki
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Daniel Persson
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751130_74_4_0
	\| penalties1 = 6
	\| penalties2 = 33
	\| shots1 = 36
	\| shots2 = 36
	}}

	===Gold medal game===
	Canada lead 1-0 in the first period and managed a 2-0 lead in the second. Czechia would tie the game in the third period and sent the game into overtime. Dylan Guenther would score the overtime winner to earn the 20th gold medal for Canada.
	{{Ice hockey box
	\| bg = #F7F6A8
	\| date = January 5, 2023
	\| time = 19:30
	\| team1 = {{ihj-rt\|CZE\|name=Czechia}}
	\| score = 2–3 {{small\|]}}
	\| team2 = '''{{ihj\|CAN}}'''
	\| progression = 0–1 / 0–2 / 1–2 / 2–2 / 2–3
	\| periods = (0–1, 0–1, 2–0)<br>(]: 0–1)
	\| goalie1 = ]
	\| goalie2 = ]
	\| goals1 = ] (], ]) – 52:30 / ] (]) – 53:24
	\| goals2 = 12:41 – ] (], ]) (PP) / 24:35 – ] (Guenther, Othmann) / 66:22 – Guenther (Roy, Clarke)
	\| attendance = 10,735
	\| stadium = ], ]
	\| official = {{flagicon\|SWE}} Andreas Harnebring
	\| official2 = {{flagicon\|FIN}} Anssi Salonen
	\| linesman = {{flagicon\|USA}} Brandon Grillo
	\| linesman2 = {{flagicon\|CAN}} Tarrington Wyonzek
	\| reference = https://www.iihf.com/pdf/751/ihm751131_74_4_0
	\| penalties1 = 4
	\| penalties2 = 6
	\| shots1 = 26
	\| shots2 = 38
	}}

	==Final standings==
	{{#invoke:Sports table\|main\|style=WL OT
	\|update=complete
	\|source=
	\|show_groups=yes

	\|team_order= CAN, CZE, USA, SWE, FIN, SVK, SUI, GER, LAT, AUT

	\|name_AUT={{ihj\|AUT}} \|group_AUT=] \|win_AUT=0 \|OTwin_AUT=0 \|OTloss_AUT=0 \|loss_AUT=6 \|gf_AUT=6 \|ga_AUT=44
	\|name_CAN={{ihj\|CAN}} \|group_CAN=] \|win_CAN=4 \|OTwin_CAN=2 \|OTloss_CAN=0 \|loss_CAN=1 \|gf_CAN=42 \|ga_CAN=15 \|status_CAN=H
	\|name_CZE={{ihj\|CZE\|name=Czechia}} \|group_CZE=] \|win_CZE=4 \|OTwin_CZE=1 \|OTloss_CZE=2 \|loss_CZE=0 \|gf_CZE=37 \|ga_CZE=11
	\|name_FIN={{ihj\|FIN}} \|group_FIN=] \|win_FIN=2 \|OTwin_FIN=0 \|OTloss_FIN=1 \|loss_FIN=2 \|gf_FIN=14 \|ga_FIN=14
	\|name_GER={{ihj\|GER}} \|group_GER=] \|win_GER=1 \|OTwin_GER=0 \|OTloss_GER=0 \|loss_GER=4 \|gf_GER=8 \|ga_GER=33
	\|name_LAT={{ihj\|LAT}} \|group_LAT=] \|win_LAT=2 \|OTwin_LAT=0 \|OTloss_LAT=1 \|loss_LAT=3 \|gf_LAT=13 \|ga_LAT=18
	\|name_SUI={{ihj\|SUI}} \|group_SUI=] \|win_SUI=0 \|OTwin_SUI=3 \|OTloss_SUI=0 \|loss_SUI=2 \|gf_SUI=12 \|ga_SUI=21
	\|name_SVK={{ihj\|SVK}} \|group_SVK=] \|win_SVK=2 \|OTwin_SVK=0 \|OTloss_SVK=2 \|loss_SVK=1 \|gf_SVK=17 \|ga_SVK=16
	\|name_SWE={{ihj\|SWE}} \|group_SWE=] \|win_SWE=3 \|OTwin_SWE=1 \|OTloss_SWE=2 \|loss_SWE=1 \|gf_SWE=27 \|ga_SWE=19
	\|name_USA={{ihj\|USA}} \|group_USA=] \|win_USA=4 \|OTwin_USA=1 \|OTloss_USA=0 \|loss_USA=2 \|gf_USA=40 \|ga_USA=25

	\|result1=1st \|result2=2nd \|result3=3rd \|result4=4th \|result5=QF \|result6=QF \|result7=QF \|result8=QF \|result9=AR \|result10=REL

	\|split4=yes \|split8=yes

	\|res_col_header=Final result
	\|col_1st=#FFD700 \|text_1st=Champions
	\|col_2nd=#C0C0C0 \|text_2nd=Runners-up
	\|col_3rd=#CD7F32 \|text_3rd=Third place
	\|text_4th=Fourth place
	\|text_QF=Eliminated in ]
	\|text_AR=Avoided ]
	\|col_REL=red1 \|text_REL=]
	}}

	== Statistics ==

	=== Scoring leaders ===

	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
	\|-
	!width=30\|Pos
	!width=150\|Player
	!width=120\|Country
	!width=20\|GP
	!width=20\|G
	!width=20\|A
	!width=30\|Pts
	!width=30\|+/−
	!width=30\|PIM
	\|-
	\| 1 \|\| align=left\|] \|\| align=left\|{{ihj\|CAN}} \|\| 7 \|\| 9 \|\| 14 \|\| '''23''' \|\| +14 \|\| 2
	\|-
	\| 2 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|USA}} \|\| 7 \|\| 7 \|\| 7 \|\| '''14''' \|\| +3 \|\| 2
	\|-
	\| 3 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|USA}} \|\| 7 \|\| 5 \|\| 8 \|\| '''13''' \|\| +5 \|\| 2
	\|-
	\| 4 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|CAN}} \|\| 7 \|\| 5 \|\| 6 \|\| '''11''' \|\| +14 \|\| 0
	\|-
	\| 5 \|\| align=left\|] \|\| align=left\|{{ihj\|CAN}} \|\| 7 \|\| 3 \|\| 8 \|\| '''11''' \|\| +12 \|\| 0
	\|-
	\| 6 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|CAN}} \|\| 7 \|\| 7 \|\| 3 \|\| '''10''' \|\| –1 \|\| 4
	\|-
	\| 7 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|SWE}} \|\| 7 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| '''10''' \|\| +8 \|\| 4
	\|-
	\| 7 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|USA}} \|\| 7 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| '''10''' \|\| +4 \|\| 2
	\|-
	\| 7 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|SWE}} \|\| 7 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| '''10''' \|\| +9 \|\| 4
	\|-
	\| 10 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|USA}} \|\| 7 \|\| 1 \|\| 9 \|\| '''10''' \|\| +3 \|\| 2
	\|-
	\|}
	<small>''GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = ]; PIM = Penalties In Minutes''<br>Source: </small>

	=== Goaltending leaders ===

	(minimum 40% team's total ice time)

	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
	\|-
	!width=30\|Pos
	!width=150\|Player
	!width=120\|Country
	!width=20\|TOI
	!width=20\|GA
	!width=20\|GAA
	!width=20\|SA
	!width=20\|Sv%
	!width=20\|SO
	\|-
	\| 1 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|SVK}} \|\| 250:15 \|\| 10 \|\| 2.40 \|\| 156 \|\| '''93.59''' \|\| 1
	\|-
	\| 2 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|CZE\|name=Czechia}} \|\| 435:13 \|\| 11 \|\| 1.52 \|\| 167 \|\| '''93.41''' \|\| 1
	\|-
	\| 3 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|FIN}} \|\| 179:00 \|\| 5 \|\| 1.68 \|\| 75 \|\| '''93.33''' \|\| 1
	\|-
	\| 4 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|CAN}} \|\| 340:01 \|\| 10 \|\| 1.76 \|\| 147 \|\| '''93.20''' \|\| 0
	\|-
	\| 5 \|\| align=left\|]\|\| align="left" \|{{ihj\|SWE}} \|\| 439:42 \|\| 19 \|\| 2.59 \|\| 222 \|\| '''91.44''' \|\| 2
	\|}
	<small>''TOI = Time on ice (minutes:seconds); GA = Goals against; GAA = ]; SA = Shots against; Sv% = Save percentage; SO = ]s''<br>Source: </small>

	==Awards==
	*Best players selected by the directorate:
	**Best ]: {{flagicon\|SVK}} ]
	**Best ]: {{flagicon\|CZE}} ]
	**Best ]: {{flagicon\|CAN}} ]
	<small>Source: </small>

	*Media All-Stars:
	**MVP: {{flagicon\|CAN}} ]
	**Goaltender: {{flagicon\|CZE}} ]
	**Defencemen: {{flagicon\|CZE}} ] / {{flagicon\|SWE}} ]
	**Forwards: {{flagicon\|USA}} ] / {{flagicon\|CZE}} ] / {{flagicon\|CAN}} ]
	<small>Source: </small>

	==References==
	{{Reflist}}

	{{World Junior Ice Hockey Championships}}
	{{2022–23 in men's ice hockey}}

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Revision as of 16:25, 9 January 2024

2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
← 20222024 →

The 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships were the 47th such series of events hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Teams participated in several levels of competition. These tournaments also served as qualifications for division placements in the 2024 competition.

Championship (Top Division)

Further information: 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship

The tournament was played in Halifax and Moncton, Canada, from 26 December 2022 to 5 January 2023.

Pos	Grp	Team	Pld	W	OTW	OTL	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Final result
1	A	Canada (H)	7	4	2	0	1	42	15	+27	16	Champions
2	A	Czechia	7	4	1	2	0	37	11	+26	16	Runners-up
3	B	United States	7	4	1	0	2	40	25	+15	14	Third place
4	A	Sweden	7	3	1	2	1	27	19	+8	13	Fourth place

5	B	Finland	5	2	0	1	2	14	14	0	7	Eliminated in quarter-finals
6	B	Slovakia	5	2	0	2	1	17	16	+1	8
7	B	Switzerland	5	0	3	0	2	12	21	−9	6
8	A	Germany	5	1	0	0	4	8	33	−25	3

9	B	Latvia	6	2	0	1	3	13	18	−5	7	Avoided relegation
10	A	Austria	6	0	0	0	6	6	44	−38	0	Relegated to the 2024 Division I A

Source: IIHF
(H) Host

Division I

Further information: 2023 IIHF U20 World Championship Division I

Group A

The tournament was played in Asker, Norway, from 11 to 17 December 2022.

Pos	Team v t e	Pld	W	OTW	OTL	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Promotion or relegation
1	Norway (H)	5	5	0	0	0	19	8	+11	15	Promoted to the 2024 Top Division
2	Kazakhstan	5	3	0	0	2	14	11	+3	9
3	France	5	2	0	1	2	16	14	+2	7
4	Hungary	5	1	1	1	2	18	18	0	6
5	Denmark	5	1	1	0	3	9	19	−10	5
6	Slovenia	5	1	0	0	4	15	21	−6	3	Relegated to the 2024 Division I B

Source: IIHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) result against closest best-ranked team outside tied teams; 6) result against second-best-ranked team outside tied teams; 7) seeding before tournament.
(H) Host

Group B

The tournament was played in Bytom, Poland, from 11 to 17 December 2022.

Pos	Team v t e	Pld	W	OTW	OTL	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Promotion or relegation
1	Japan	5	4	0	1	0	25	16	+9	13	Promoted to the 2024 Division I A
2	Ukraine	5	4	0	0	1	23	12	+11	12
3	Italy	5	2	1	0	2	12	13	−1	8
4	Poland (H)	5	1	1	0	3	21	19	+2	5
5	Estonia	5	1	0	1	3	11	14	−3	4
6	South Korea	5	1	0	0	4	12	30	−18	3	Relegated to the 2024 Division II A

Division II

Further information: 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division II

Group A

The tournament was played in Kaunas, Lithuania, from 11 to 17 December 2022.

Pos	Team v t e	Pld	W	OTW	OTL	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Promotion or relegation
1	Croatia	5	3	1	1	0	25	17	+8	12	Promoted to the 2024 Division I B
2	Great Britain	5	4	0	0	1	27	11	+16	12
3	Lithuania (H)	5	3	0	1	1	15	9	+6	10
4	Spain	5	2	0	0	3	18	20	−2	6
5	Netherlands	5	1	1	0	3	11	21	−10	5
6	Romania	5	0	0	0	5	11	29	−18	0	Relegated to the 2024 Division II B

^ Great Britain 4–7 Croatia

Group B

The tournament was played in Reykjavík, Iceland, from 16 to 22 January 2023.

Pos	Team v t e	Pld	W	OTW	OTL	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Promotion or relegation
1	China	5	4	1	0	0	29	9	+20	14	Promoted to the 2024 Division II A
2	Belgium	5	4	0	1	0	25	14	+11	13
3	Serbia	5	3	0	0	2	27	18	+9	9
4	Iceland (H)	5	2	0	0	3	18	21	−3	6
5	Chinese Taipei	5	1	0	0	4	17	29	−12	3
6	Mexico	5	0	0	0	5	7	32	−25	0	Relegated to the 2024 Division III

Division III

Further information: 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III

The tournament was played in Istanbul, Turkey, from 26 January to 2 February 2023. After the Preliminary round, all teams advanced to the Quarterfinals.

Playoffs

Quarterfinals		Semifinals		Final

30 January

A1 Australia	28
		1 February
B4 South Africa	0
		1 Israel	6
30 January
		5 Turkey	4
B1 Israel	10
				2 February
A4 Bosnia and Herzegovina	0
				WSF1 Israel	1
30 January
				WSF2 Australia	4
A2 Kyrgyzstan	1
		1 February
B3 Turkey	3
		2 Australia	4
30 January
		3 Bulgaria	1	3rd place match
B2 Bulgaria	6
				2 February
A3 New Zealand	2
				LSF2 Bulgaria	8

				LSF1 Turkey	3


7th place match

1 February

7	Bosnia and Herzegovina	7

8	South Africa	3


5th place match

2 February

4	Kyrgyzstan	2

6	New Zealand	3

Final standings

Rank	Team
	Australia
	Israel
	Bulgaria
4	Turkey
5	New Zealand
6	Kyrgyzstan
7	Bosnia and Herzegovina
8	South Africa

Promoted to the 2024 Division II B

References

"To Tampere/Riga in '23, to Switzerland in '26". IIHF. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
List of 2023 U20 World championships
2023 Top Division official website, www.iihf.com
2023 Top Division statistics, stats.iihf.com
2023 Division I A official website, www.iihf.com
2023 Division I A statistics, stats.iihf.com
2023 Division I B official website, www.iihf.com
2023 Division I B statistics, stats.iihf.com
2023 Division II A official website, www.iihf.com
2023 Division II A statistics, stats.iihf.com
2023 Division II B official website, www.iihf.com
2023 Division II B statistics, stats.iihf.com
2023 Division III official website, www.iihf.com
2023 Division III statistics, stats.iihf.com

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