Canada is challenged by Latvia in the final quarterfinal of the 2024 IIHF U-18 World Championship today. Watch live free on Fubo.
The final quarterfinal of the day in the 2024 IIHF U-18 World Championship features one of the top teams in the world, Canada, taking on Latvia. The winner moves on to play in the semifinals for a shot at the gold medal game. Last season Canada finished in third place winning a bronze medal for its ninth overall medal in the 24 years this tournament has been played. Another win today puts Canada in a position to play for a 10th medal overall in the country’s history in the IIHF U-18 World Championship. For Latvia, a win would give the country its first shot at a medal in team history.
How to Watch Canada vs. Latvia, 2024 IIHF U-18 World Championship Quarterfinal today:
Game Date: May 2, 2024
Game Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
TV: NHL Network
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Canada has not won gold in this tournament since 2021 and only has two gold medals in the last 10 years here. This is an opportunity for the country that is typically the best in the world at any level in international hockey to get back onto the podium for the countries 10th overall medal.
This year Canada came out as the top team in Group B with an undefeated run through four matches. They have scored the most goals (31) and have the best goal differential (24-plus) in the tournament overall. Canada is playing like the best team in the world right now with all four wins coming by three or more goals, including dominant wins over fellow quarterfinalists Sweden (6-3), Czechia (6-0) and Switzerland (8-1).
For Latvia, it earned a spot in the quarterfinals finishing in fourth place in Group A this year. They finished 1-3 with 10 goals scored, 18 goals allowed and made it to the quarterfinals after a three-way tiebreaker.
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