U20 World Junior Championship WJC-20 1997-1998
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1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Finland U20 finished first in the 1997-98 WJC-20 standings with 13 points. Russia U20 (11 points) and Switzerland U20 (9 points) followed.
1997-1998 WJC-20 Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Finland U20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 35 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 1.86 | Champion  |
| 2. |  Russia U20 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 30 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1.57 | Final loss |
| 3. |  Switzerland U20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 21 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 1.29 | Bronze game win |
| 4. |  Czechia U20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 24 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 1.00 | Bronze game loss |
| 5. |  USA U20 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 25 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 1.14 | Placement game win |
| 6. |  Sweden U20 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | - | - | 25 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 0.86 | Placement game loss |
| 7. |  Kazakhstan U20 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | - | - | 16 | 51 | -35 | 4 | 0.57 | Placement game win |
| 8. |  Canada U20 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | - | - | 13 | 18 | -5 | 4 | 0.57 | Placement game loss |
| 9. |  Slovakia U20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | - | - | 26 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 1.00 | Saved in relegation |
| 10. |  Germany U20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | - | - | 4 | 41 | -37 | 0 | 0.00 | Relegated |
1997-1998 WJC-20 Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeff Farkas (F) | 7 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
| 2. | Olli Jokinen (F) | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| 3. | Eero Somervuori (F) | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 4. | Ladislav Nagy (F) | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| 5. | Brian Gionta (F) | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
1997-1998 WJC-20 Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | David Aebischer (G) | 6 | 1.58 | .951 |
| 2. | Denis Khlopotnov (G) | 7 | 1.28 | .946 |
| 3. | Mika Noronen (G) | 5 | 1.53 | .934 |
| 4. | Andreas Andersson (G) | 1 | 1.00 | .933 |
| 5. | Robert Esche (G) | 4 | 3.28 | .922 |
World Juniors Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 WJC-20 Demographics
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World Juniors Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 01:30 AM UTC |  Sweden U20 |  Czechia U20 | 4 - 2 |
| 01/05/2026 09:30 PM UTC |  Canada U20 |  Finland U20 | 6 - 3 |
| 01/05/2026 01:30 AM UTC | Canada U20 | Czechia U20 | 4 - 6 |
| 01/04/2026 09:30 PM UTC | Sweden U20 | Finland U20 | 4 - 3 (SO) |
| 01/03/2026 01:30 AM UTC | Canada U20 |  Slovakia U20 | 7 - 1 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
World Juniors Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canada U20 | 22 | 158 | 6'1" | 201 lbs | 19.45 |
| 2. | Czechia U20 | 22 | 190 | 6'0" | 205 lbs | 19.45 |
| 3. | Finland U20 | 22 | 184 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.41 |
| 4. | Germany U20 | 22 | 196 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 19.41 |
| 5. | Kazakhstan U20 | 22 | 149 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.32 |
| 6. | Russia U20 | 22 | 186 | 6'0" | 203 lbs | 19.27 |
| 7. | Slovakia U20 | 22 | 165 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 19.59 |
| 8. | Sweden U20 | 22 | 173 | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 19.36 |
| 9. | Switzerland U20 | 22 | 216 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.18 |
| 10. | USA U20 | 22 | 201 | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 19.45 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Yevgeni Rymarev (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Almaty | Kazakhstan | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
| 2. | Nikolai Goldobin (F) | 2026-2027 | SKA St. Petersburg | KHL | 6 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 0 |
| 3. |  Danila Karaban (F) | 2026-2027 | Saryarka Karaganda | Kazakhstan | 8 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 4. | Marcel Noebels (F) | 2026-2027 | Kölner Haie | Champions HL | 4 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| 5. |  William Bundgaard (F) | 2026-2027 | HV71 U20 | U20 Nationell | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 |
| 6. | Saveli Olshansky (D) | 2026-2027 | HK Almaty | Kazakhstan | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 8 |
| 7. | Adam Benák (F) | 2026-2027 | Czechia U20 (all) | International-Jr | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| 8. | Andrej Sustr (D) | 2026-2027 | Jukurit | Liiga | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| 9. | Dias Guseinov (F) | 2026-2027 | Torpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk | - | 6 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 10. | Alexander Radulov (F) | 2026-2027 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | KHL | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
Regular Season
World Juniors All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Forsberg (F) | 14 | 10 | 32 | 42 |
| 2. | Robert Reichel (F) | 21 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| 3. | Pavel Bure (F) | 21 | 27 | 12 | 39 |
| 4. | Esa Tikkanen (F) | 21 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| 5. | Alexander Mogilny (F) | 20 | 18 | 17 | 35 |
World Juniors All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pavel Bure (F) | 21 | 27 | 12 | 39 |
| 2. | Vladimir Ruzicka (F) | 19 | 25 | 9 | 34 |
| 3. | Markus Näslund (F) | 14 | 21 | 13 | 34 |
| 4. | Robert Reichel (F) | 21 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| 5. | Alexander Mogilny (F) | 20 | 18 | 17 | 35 |
World Juniors All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Forsberg (F) | 14 | 10 | 32 | 42 |
| 2. | Robert Reichel (F) | 21 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| 3. | Esa Keskinen (F) | 14 | 10 | 22 | 32 |
| 4. | Trevor Zegras (F) | 12 | 7 | 20 | 27 |
| 5. | Jordan Schroeder (F) | 19 | 7 | 20 | 27 |
World Juniors All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alexander Svitov (F) | 11 | 2 | 4 | 101 |
| 2. | Teemu Laakso (D) | 18 | 6 | 10 | 74 |
| 3. | Petr Čajánek (F) | 7 | 3 | 8 | 63 |
| 4. | Sven Felski (F) | 14 | 3 | 4 | 63 |
| 5. | Thomas Nüssli (F) | 14 | 5 | 9 | 62 |
World Juniors All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jochen Hecht (F) | 26 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2. | Björn Christen (F) | 26 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 3. | Michael Frolík (F) | 25 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 4. | Michel Riesen (F) | 25 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 5. | Robert Sterflinger (D) | 25 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
World Juniors All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Forsberg (F) | 14 | 10 | 42 | 3.00 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 6 | 8 | 17 | 2.83 |
| 3. | Doug Weight (F) | 7 | 5 | 19 | 2.71 |
| 4. | Cody Hodgson (F) | 6 | 5 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 5. | Dale McCourt (F) | 7 | 10 | 18 | 2.57 |
World Juniors All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Forsberg (F) | 1992-1993 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| 2. | Markus Näslund (F) | 1992-1993 | 7 | 13 | 24 |
| 3. | Raimo Helminen (F) | 1983-1984 | 7 | 11 | 24 |
| 4. | Connor Bedard (F) | 2022-2023 | 7 | 9 | 23 |
| 5. | Robert Reichel (F) | 1989-1990 | 7 | 11 | 21 |
World Juniors All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Markus Näslund (F) | 1992-1993 | 7 | 13 | 24 |
| 2. | Vladimir Ruzicka (F) | 1982-1983 | 7 | 12 | 20 |
| 3. | Pavel Bure (F) | 1990-1991 | 7 | 12 | 15 |
| 4. | Raimo Helminen (F) | 1983-1984 | 7 | 11 | 24 |
| 5. | Robert Reichel (F) | 1989-1990 | 7 | 11 | 21 |
World Juniors All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Forsberg (F) | 1992-1993 | 7 | 24 | 31 |
| 2. | Connor Bedard (F) | 2022-2023 | 7 | 14 | 23 |
| 3. | Esa Keskinen (F) | 1984-1985 | 7 | 14 | 20 |
| 4. | Doug Weight (F) | 1990-1991 | 7 | 14 | 19 |
| 5. | Raimo Helminen (F) | 1983-1984 | 7 | 13 | 24 |
World Juniors All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Petr Čajánek (F) | 1994-1995 | 7 | 8 | 63 |
| 2. | David Stich (D) | 2008-2009 | 6 | 1 | 58 |
| 3. | Alexander Svitov (F) | 2000-2001 | 6 | 1 | 58 |
| 4. | David Wolf (F) | 2008-2009 | 6 | 1 | 53 |
| 5. | Leon Draisaitl (F) | 2013-2014 | 6 | 6 | 52 |
List of World Juniors Champions
World Juniors Awards
- U20 WJC All-Star Team
- U20 WJC Best Defenseman
- U20 WJC Best Face-Off Percentage
- U20 WJC Best Forward
- U20 WJC Best GAA
- U20 WJC Best Goaltender
- U20 WJC Best Plus/Minus
- U20 WJC Best SVS%
- U20 WJC Bronze Medal
- U20 WJC Gold Medal
- U20 WJC Most Assists
- U20 WJC Most Assists by Defenseman
- U20 WJC Most Goals
- U20 WJC Most Goals by Defenseman
- U20 WJC Most Penalized Player
- U20 WJC Most Points
- U20 WJC Most Points by Defenseman
- U20 WJC Most Valuable Player
- U20 WJC Silver Medal
- U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team