Despite the absence of fans during The 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, indelible memories topped with impressive goals were scored by U20 stars. The moments are numerous, making it hard to decide where to start or stop. Today though, let us look back at the top 10 goals of the championship.
01. Alex Turcotte USA 1 vs. Canada 0
This goal was be termed as the top goal of the 2021 World Juniors. Alex Turcotte scored against Devon Levi at 13:25 of the final.
🚨🇺🇸 @usahockey IS FIRST ON THE BOARD! @Turcotte__71 forces @HC_WJC to give up their first even-strength goal of the #WorldJuniors and USA is up 1-0.
@LAKings pic.twitter.com/YcWwZBy87G
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 6, 2021
2. Tim Stutzle; GER 2 vs Slovakia 2
Stutzle scored against Slovak goalie Simon Latkoczy’s. The unforeseen goal was shot off Simon’s shoulder and luckily bounced in off defenseman Becar.
Tim Stutzle goes end to end and gets the bounce as @deb_teams trail 3-2 against Slovakia in a big #WorldJuniors Group A matchup for both teams. pic.twitter.com/AcwDoWgJeu
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) December 29, 2020
3. Vasili Ponomaryov RUS 1 vs. Germany 0
In the first period of quarter-final game 1, Russia over Germany with a flawless 1-0. The score was a short-handed goal from Vasili Ponomaryov.
Russia strikes first with a short-handed goal from Vasili Ponomaryov, 1-0 for @russiahockey over @deb_teams in first period of Quarter-Final Game 1! #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/uiNWUFEOvf
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 2, 2021
4. Filip Koffer CZE 1 vs Russia 0
For a minute, the Czechs were under intense pressure from Russia. However, Rychlovsky made off with the puck while Filip Koffer got the opportunity to get his first score of the 2021 World Juniors championship.
GOAL @narodnitym 🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿 After intense Russian pressure the Czechs break out and go up 1-0 against @russiahockey Filip Koffer gets his first of the 2021 #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/BzI12s1XEr
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) December 28, 2020
5. Tim Stutzle GER 2 vs Switzerzland 0
The fifth goal on the list is a critical 5-4 win over the Swiss scored by Tim Stutzle. The 18-year-old is well known for leading short-staffed Germans to their first-ever quarter-final
🚨🇩🇪 STUTZLE!!!!!!!! Through the legs of the Swiss defender and into the corner of the net! #WorldJuniors @deb_teams @Senators pic.twitter.com/vh2NVQP5LU
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) December 30, 2020
6. Lucas Raymond SWE 1 vs. Finland 0
Lucas Raymond scored against goalie Kari Piiroinem. His high-end skills were evident on this one. He faked a cross-ice pass before beating Kari high to the short side.
🚨🇸🇪 @Trekronorse breaks the silence with 5:32 to go in the first thanks to Lucas Raymond! #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/xIAPfIAkkD
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 2, 2021
7. Kasper Simontaival FIN 1 vs USA 1
Kasper Simontaival scored two beautiful goals against the Americans in the semi-finals. Getting into the slot, waiting for a feed, then firing the puck past America’s Spencer knight was his simple yet effective way of scoring.
🚨🇫🇮 @leijonat answers right back on the #powerplay with a little tic-tac-goal by Kasper Simontaival. #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/5MuUveg9Fg
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 5, 2021
8. Elmer Soderblom SWE 5 vs. the Czech Republic 1
A 108 kg and 202 cm Elmer Soderblom scored with his stick sandwiched in his legs. Unpredicted right? His goal, however, made it to the highlight reel.
We know it's only 2 days in, but this goal from Elmer Soderblom is a solid contender for goal of the #WorldJuniors. @Trekronorse @DetroitRedWings pic.twitter.com/7xSduLaVtz
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) December 26, 2020
9. Dylan Cozens CAN 1 vs. Czech Republic 0
At 8:22, Canada’s Dylan Cozen scored the first goal over the Czech Republic against goalie Nick Malik.
🚨🇨🇦 ICED! @Dylan_Cozens flies down the ice and puts @HC_WJC up 1-0! #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/dZPFlfQ5i5
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 3, 2021
10. Arthur Kaliyev USA 1 vs. Slovakia 0
And lastly, a power-play goal was scored by American winger Arthur Kaliyev. He opened the scoring with a one-timer in the win over Slovakia.
🚨🇺🇸 POWER PLAY GOAL! @Arthur_Kaliyev goes in and puts @usahockey on the board. #WorldJuniors @LAKings pic.twitter.com/cXXagJyp3U
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 3, 2021