The United States prevailed over Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to claim the American men’s first ice hockey world championship at the tournament since 1933.
According to The Guardian, Tage Thompson wristed a shot past goaltender Leonardo Genoni from the top of the right circle for the winner 2:02 into overtime with the 40th shot on goal. Logan Cooley and Brady Skjei provided the assists and goaltender Jeremy Swayman shut out the Swiss with 25 saves.
“We did it, the wait is over,” Swayman said in a social media post. “Thanks for sticking along with us. It’s going to be a great summer.”
The Americans were also awarded the title in 1960 when they won the Olympic tournament and the worlds did not take place. Team USA’s last men’s Olympic title came thanks to the Miracle On Ice at the 1980 Games.
The team accepted the championship trophy while holding Johnny Gaudreau’s #13 jersey, honoring the beloved hockey player who was hit by a car and killed along with his brother, Matthew, while they were riding their bikes in New Jersey in August 2024.
USA Hockey says it is the second trophy won at the tournament by the Americans after winning in 1933.