U20 World Championship Division 2 Group B WJC-20 D2B 2025-2026
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2025-2026
2025-2026 Season
Netherlands U20 finished first in the 2025-26 WJC-20 D2B standings with 15 points. Australia U20 (9 points) and Israel U20 (8 points) followed.
2025-2026 WJC-20 D2B Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Netherlands U20 | 5 | 5 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 37 | 15 | 3.00 | Promoted |
| 2. |  Australia U20 | 5 | 3 | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 1.80 | - |
| 3. |  Israel U20 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 1.60 | - |
| 4. |  Serbia U20 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 19 | -5 | 7 | 1.40 | - |
| 5. |  New Zealand U20 | 5 | 1 | - | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 44 | -33 | 3 | 0.60 | - |
| 6. |  Iceland U20 | 5 | 1 | - | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 3 | 0.60 | Relegated |
2025-2026 WJC-20 D2B Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jaidy van Mourik (F) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 2 |
| 2. | Donny van Belkom (F) | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
| 3. | Ivan Kuleshov (F) | 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 4. | Nikita Zitserman (F) | 5 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 5. | Jelle Noblesse (F) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
2025-2026 WJC-20 D2B Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thijs Kivits (G) | 2 | 0.50 | .974 |
| 2. | Danylo Douma (G) | 3 | 0.67 | .971 |
| 3. | Justin Baxter (G) | 1 | 1.00 | .933 |
| 4. | Michael Kozlov (G) | 5 | 3.50 | .890 |
| 5. | Elvar Sigurdarson (G) | 4 | 4.48 | .888 |
2025-2026 WJC-20 D2B Demographics
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U20 WJC D2B Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
 Serbia U20 |  New Zealand U20 | 4 - 3 | |
 Netherlands U20 |  Israel U20 | 6 - 2 | |
 Australia U20 |  Iceland U20 | 6 - 5 | |
| Iceland U20 | Serbia U20 | 4 - 2 | |
| Australia U20 | Israel U20 | 5 - 1 |
U20 WJC D2B Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Australia U20 | 22 | 154 | 6'0" | 179 lbs | 19.05 |
| 2. | Iceland U20 | 22 | 219 | 5'11" | 168 lbs | 18.32 |
| 3. | Israel U20 | 21 | 154 | 5'10" | 161 lbs | 18.14 |
| 4. | Netherlands U20 | 22 | 101 | 5'11" | 170 lbs | 19.00 |
| 5. | New Zealand U20 | 20 | 97 | 5'11" | 165 lbs | 19.25 |
| 6. | Serbia U20 | 23 | 202 | 6'0" | 172 lbs | 18.26 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Bryan Henry (F) | 2026-2027 | Liege Bulldogs | Belgium | 3 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 2 |
| 2. | Alec James (F) | 2026-2027 | Chiefs Leuven | Belgium | 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 0 |
| 3. | Tobi Gentry (F) | 2026-2027 | HYC Herentals | Belgium | 5 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 |
| 4. | Yarne Vaerewyck (F) | 2026-2027 | Liege Bulldogs | Belgium | 3 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 0 |
| 5. | Kaelan Lauwerysen (F) | 2026-2027 | Almaguin Spartans | GMHL | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 11 |
| 6. | Johann Leifsson (F) | 2026-2027 | Skautafélag Akureyrar | Iceland | 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 2 |
| 7. | Ariel David Elkin (F) | 2026-2027 | Charlotte Rush | USPHL Premier | 10 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 4 |
| 8. | Basim Laeremans (F) | 2026-2027 | Chiefs Leuven | Belgium | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4 |
| 9. | Robbe Delport (F) | 2026-2027 | Chiefs Leuven | Belgium | 4 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 4 |
| 10. | Michael Levin (F) | 2026-2027 | Meran/Merano | Alps Hockey League | 10 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 8 |
Regular Season
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mirko Djumic (F) | 20 | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| 2. |  Robert Rooba (F) | 10 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 3. | Artem Gornostajev (F) | 10 | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| 4. |  Oriol Rubio (F) | 20 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 5. |  Dominic Canic (F) | 15 | 7 | 24 | 31 |
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Rooba (F) | 10 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 2. | Artem Gornostajev (F) | 10 | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| 3. | Oriol Rubio (F) | 20 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 4. | Luka Vukicevic (F) | 20 | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| 5. | Mirko Djumic (F) | 20 | 15 | 30 | 45 |
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mirko Djumic (F) | 20 | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| 2. | Dominic Canic (F) | 15 | 7 | 24 | 31 |
| 3. | Robert Rooba (F) | 10 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 4. | Artem Gornostajev (F) | 10 | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| 5. | Bruno Baldris (D) | 20 | 3 | 20 | 23 |
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dimitrije Filipovic (F) | 10 | 7 | 14 | 74 |
| 2. | Lukas Tambeur (D) | 18 | 1 | 11 | 55 |
| 3. | Konstantin Lubobratets (F) | 10 | 6 | 13 | 52 |
| 4. | Mirko Djumic (F) | 20 | 15 | 45 | 51 |
| 5. | Cedric Delmarche (D) | 10 | 2 | 7 | 50 |
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pavle Podunavac (D) | 25 | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| 2. | Alfonso Garcia (D) | 25 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 3. | Lazar Lestaric (F) | 23 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 4. | Mirko Djumic (F) | 20 | 15 | 30 | 45 |
| 5. | Oriol Rubio (F) | 20 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Rooba (F) | 10 | 20 | 40 | 4.00 |
| 2. |  Norbert Rokaly (F) | 5 | 5 | 19 | 3.80 |
| 3. | Artem Gornostajev (F) | 10 | 16 | 36 | 3.60 |
| 4. | Matyas Biro (F) | 5 | 8 | 17 | 3.40 |
| 5. | Roberto Gliga (F) | 5 | 8 | 17 | 3.40 |
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Rooba (F) | 2012-2013 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 4.20 | 4 |
| 2. | Robert Rooba (F) | 2011-2012 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 3.80 | 0 |
| 3. | Artem Gornostajev (F) | 2011-2012 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 3.80 | 6 |
| 4. | Norbert Rokaly (F) | 2015-2016 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 3.80 | 0 |
| 5. | Artem Gornostajev (F) | 2012-2013 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 3.40 | 4 |
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Rooba (F) | 2011-2012 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 3.80 | 0 |
| 2. |  Yeong Jun Seo (D) | 2013-2014 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 3.20 | 0 |
| 3. | Artem Gornostajev (F) | 2012-2013 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 3.40 | 4 |
| 4. | Stanislav Gruznov (F) | 2012-2013 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 2.80 | 2 |
| 5. | Sang Hoon Shin (F) | 2012-2013 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 2.80 | 27 |
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Robert Rooba (F) | 2012-2013 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 4.20 | 4 |
| 2. | Norbert Rokaly (F) | 2015-2016 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 3.80 | 0 |
| 3. | Artem Gornostajev (F) | 2011-2012 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 3.80 | 6 |
| 4. | Dominic Canic (F) | 2019-2020 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 3.20 | 0 |
| 5. | Pavel Kulakov (F) | 2012-2013 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 2.40 | 0 |
U20 WJC D2B All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dimitrije Filipovic (F) | 2012-2013 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.00 | 46 |
| 2. | Konstantin Lubobratets (F) | 2012-2013 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1.60 | 40 |
| 3. |  Zesen Zhang (F) | 2013-2014 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.40 | 37 |
| 4. | Sacha Rapchuk (F) | 2023-2024 | WJC-20 D2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.40 | 35 |
| 5. | Bergthor Agustsson (D) | 2023-2024 | WJC-20 D2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 35 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
List of U20 WJC D2B Champions
U20 WJC D2B Awards
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Best Defenseman
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Best Face-Off Percentage
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Best Forward
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Best GAA
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Best Goaltender
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Best Plus/Minus
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Best SVS%
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Bronze Medal
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Gold Medal
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Most Assists
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Most Assists by Defenseman
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Most Goals
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Most Goals by Defenseman
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Most Penalized Player
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Most Points
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Most Points by Defenseman
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Silver Medal
- U20 WJC (D2|B) Top Player on Team
- U20 WJC (D2B) Best Defenseman
- U20 WJC (D2B) Best Face-Off Percentage
- U20 WJC (D2B) Best Forward
- U20 WJC (D2B) Best GAA
- U20 WJC (D2B) Best Goaltender
- U20 WJC (D2B) Best Plus/Minus
- U20 WJC (D2B) Best SVS%
- U20 WJC (D2B) Bronze Medal
- U20 WJC (D2B) Gold Medal
- U20 WJC (D2B) Most Assists
- U20 WJC (D2B) Most Goals
- U20 WJC (D2B) Most Penalized Player
- U20 WJC (D2B) Most Points
- U20 WJC (D2B) Most Points by Defenseman
- U20 WJC (D2B) Silver Medal
- U20 WJC (D2B) Top Player on Team