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Tage Thompson Secures First IIHF Worlds Gold For USA Hockey In 92 Years

Tage Thompson Secures First IIHF Worlds Gold For USA Hockey In 92 Years

Read the latest scores, live updates, and watch highlights from the IIHF World Championship gold medal game between USA hockey and Switzerland on May 25.

May 25, 2025 by Andy Schamma
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After three weeks of intense hockey, the IIHF World Championship 2025 gold medal match took place between USA hockey takes and Switzerland, the only team to beat the Americans throughout the entire tournament.

In the knockout stages, the Americans beat Finland 5-2 in the quarterfinals and Sweden 6-2 in the semifinals.

The game resulted in the red, white, and blue winning the gold for the first time in 92 years.

Tage Thompson continued to be a focal point alongside Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland.

For Switzerland they made it to the game after a 6-0 win against Austria and 7-0 over the Danish—the same team that eliminated Canada from the tournament.

The Swiss made the Gold Medal game four times since 2013 but have only left with disappointment and a silver medal despite goalie Leonardo Genoni's best efforts.

Read the latest game recap as the nation's best hockey players battled it out for the Gold Medal.

USA Wins Gold Medal For First Time In 92 Years

FINAL: USA 1 - 0 Switzerland, overtime

USA won their first gold medal in the IIHF World Championship and handed Switzerland their fourth gold medal loss in 20 years.

The United States were the youngest team of the tournament and were able to come out on top of the best-on-best hockey.

Tage Thompson ripped a wrist shot high past the blocker of Genoni with assists from Logan Cooley and Brady Skjei to secure the win in overtime.

Overtime Sudden Death For The Gold - Start of Overtime

Overtime rules are as follows: there will be a full 20 minute period of 3-on-3 hockey. They will go until there is a goal. If there is no winner after 20, then another 20 of 3-on-3. There will be no shootout.

If a power-play is awarded, it will be 4-on-3 until the penalty expires, four-on-four until the next whistle if no goal is scored before expiration.

Time Expires With No Goals - End of 3rd Period

For the ninth time in the history of the IIHF World Championships gold medal game, we're heading to overtime.

Third Period Shots on Goal

  • USA: 11
  • SUI: 4

Switzerland Kills Off Second USA Power Play - 3rd Period, 6:13

After a diving attempt at the net as the puck trickled past Genoni, Janis Moser drew a high sticking call to put the Americans back on the power play.

USA struggled to keep the puck moving enough to get a strong shot on the net for the first half of the power play. Only one shot on goal for the red, white, and blue before Switzerland killed it off.

Goalies Hold Strong On Both Ends - 3rd Period, 13:50

The pressure continues to raise as the third period passes the halfway point and there continues to be no pucks getting past either goaltender.

USA Kills Off Power Play Again - 3rd Period Underway

Americans were able to hold strong for the remaining moments of the Swiss power play.

Still Scoreless After Two - 2nd Period Intermission 

Momentum would've fully shifted towards the Americans in the latter half of the second period, if not for a power play brought on by a Tage Thompson tripping call.

Switzerland will have a little more than a minute remaining on the power play at the beginning of the third period.

2nd Period Shots On Goal

  • USA: 17
  • SUI: 9

Tage Thompson Called For Tripping - 2nd Period, 0:53

Tage Thompson's errant stick took out Nino Niederreiter in the middle of the ice to give Switzerland another chance on the power play and open the scoring of this gold medal match.

As the buzzer went off and the Americans were down a man, Nazar was able to get one last attempt on Genoni before heading into the locker rooms.

USA Looks Primed To Score - 2nd Period, 1:59

After a long time without a whistle, the second period whittled down to the final minutes as the Americans' offensive pressure hit the highest point of the game so far.

Action post-whistle has picked up again after a few minutes of no whistles.

Logan Cooley Limps To Bench - 2nd Period, 7:15

Logan Cooley was tripped up with a Swiss player and hit the ice as the Americans entered the zone and gingerly limped his way to the bench. No penalty was called.

USA Starts To Up The Pressure - 2nd Period, 10:45

Despite the constant back-and-forth, it looks like the Americans are starting to piece together more offensive chances than the Swiss. 

A few possessions in a row resulted in what looked like somewhat frantic decision-making by the red-and-white.

Shots are in favor of USA, 19-16, at the halfway point.

Nazar Draws Penalty Shot On Breakaway - 2nd Period, 14:44

Frank Nazar drew a penalty shot off thanks to a hooking call on Michael Fora.

Conor Garland was unable to trick Leonardo Genoni with a quick fake to the backhand and reach for the right post but there was no room.

Nazar did not look happy when he was called back to the bench to let another player step up for the shot.

Physicality Picks Up - 2nd Period, 16:30

After each whistle, players for both teams are spending some extra time poking at each other. It went so far as Kevin Fiala taking a finger flick to the nose by Michael McCarron before being split up.

Defense continues to be a strength on both ends.

Twenty Minutes Down, Forty To Go - 2nd Period Underway

USA and Switzerland are off to play the second of three periods for a World Championship gold medal.

Swiss Kills Off First USA Power Play - End of 1st Period

Despite staying in the offensive zone for nearly all of the entire two minutes of the power play, the Americans were unable to get the puck past Genoni.

Conor Garland, Clayton Keller, Tage Thompson, Logan Cooley and Zach Werenski were on the ice. 

The Swiss controlled the puck after the end of the power play to take us to the first intermission.

Both teams had 11 shots on goal. 

USA Goes On Power Play - 1st Period, 2:16

A tripping call on Sven Andrighetto gave the USA power play unit their first chance of the game.

Defense Holds For Both Teams - 1st Period, 5:58

Both teams have struggled to get enough momentum offensively to get established in either end. Defense continues to be a strength.

USA Survives Swiss Power Play - 1st Period, 9:23

The Americans were able to kill off the penalty and keep the puck out of the back of their net. Swayman stood strong despite multiple dangerous chances by the Swiss.

USA's Zach Werenski Heads To Penalty Box - 1st Period, 11:26

Crosschecking called on Zach Werenski after pushing Denis Malgin into the boards. Switzerland gets the first power play of the gold medal match.

USA Attacks Genoni In Quick Flurry - 1st Period, 14:48

After a turnover in the neutral zone led to USA entering Switzerland's zone with ease, a shot from Brady Skjei deflected off the boards into a chance for Drew O'Connor and Michael McCarron right at Leonardo Genoni's doorstep. 

O'Connor was then pushed into the goalie and almost took the puck with him before the scrum was separated by a whistle.

Gold Medal Game Is Away - 1st Period, 17:15

Both teams are off to the races to make history and earn an IIHF World Championship gold medal or settle for the silver.

Offsides by USA brought out the first whistle of the game at 17:15.

Two usual suspects, Conor Garland and Timo Meier, came together after a whistle in Switzerland's zone as the physicality escalated early.

2025 IIHF World Championships Tournament Stats

Top Goal Scorers

  1. Elias Lindholm, 8 (SWE)
  2. Sven Andrighetto, 7 (SUI)
  3. Nathan MacKinnon, 7 (CAN)

Top Assists

  1. Travis Konecny, 10 (CAN)
  2. Denis Malgin, 10 (SUI)
  3. Tuevo Teravainen, 10 (FIN)

Top Goalies (SVS%)

  1. Daniel Vladar, 95.06% (CZE)
  2. Leonardo Genoni, 94.55% (SUI)
  3. Jordan Binnington, 94.44% (CAN)

Goals For

  1. Switzerland, 47
  2. United States, 45
  3. Sweden, 41

How To Watch IIHF World Championships 2025

USA vs Switzerland will be broadcast on the NHL Network in the US and on the TSN 1 in Canada.

One More Puck Drop For Swiss Hockey Legend Andres Ambuhl

Andres Ambuhl is known as one of Switzerland's greatest hockey players. The 41-year old right wing was a part of Switzerland's 2013 World Championship silver and each of the Winter Olympics since 2006.

New Jersey Devils Timo Meier and Nico Hischier spoke about how special it is to be a part of the team for Ambuhl's last game in the red and white. 

Projected Line Up For USA Hockey At IIHF Worlds

Forwards

  • Clayton Keller - Logan Cooley - Conor Garland
  • Tage Thompson - Matty Beniers - Frank Nazar
  • Cutter Gauthier - Shane Pinto - Will Smith
  • Mikey Eyssimont - Michael McCarron - Drew O'Connor
  • Josh Doan

Defense

  • Zach Werenski - Jackson Lacombe
  • Brady Skjei - Andrew Peeke
  • Alex Vlasic - Michael Kesselring
  • Zeev Buium

Goalies

  • Jeremy Swayman
  • Joey Daccord

Projected Line Up For Switzerland Hockey At IIHF Worlds

Forwards

  • Sven Andrighetto - Dens Malgin - Timo Meier
  • Kevin Fiala - Andres Ambuhl - Nino Niederreiter
  • Sandro Schmid - Tyler Moy - Christoph Bertschy
  • Simon Knak - Ken Jager - Damien Riat
  • Nicolas Baechler

Defense

  • Jonas Siegenthaler - Dean Kukan
  • Janis Moser - Andrea Glauser
  • Christian Marti - Michael Fora
  • Tim Berni

Goalies

  • Leonardo Genoni
  • Stephane Charlin

USA Hockey Looking To Win First IIHF Men's Worlds Gold Medal In 92 Years

Team USA has a chance to win its first gold medal at the IIHF Men's World Championship since 1933. Chris Peters breaks down USA Hockey's chance at history.

Read the full Gold Medal game preview.

Earlier Today: Sweden Secures Bronze Medal In 6-2 Win Over Denmark

Sweden earned back-to-back bronze medals earlier today after defeating Denmark. Denmark toppled Canada for their chance to play on the last day of the 2025 IIHF World Championships.

Three goals in the second period for Sweden separated the two, in what was eventually an insurmountable lead.

The Danish team has never placed higher than 8th at the World Championships before and despite the scoreless first period, they were unable to continue holding back Tre Kronor.

Team USA Enters Avicii Arena For Another Chance To Make History

Switzerland vs USA Hockey Start Time

The puck drops for Switzerland vs USA at 2:20 p.m. ET on May 25 at the IIHF World Hockey Championship 2025. 

USA Hockey Roster At IIHF World Championships 2025

  • 1 - Jeremy Swayman, L, Boston Bruins
  • 2 - Jackson LaCombe, L, Anaheim Ducks
  • 6 - Mason Lohrei, L, Boston Bruins
  • 7 - Michael Kesselring, R, Utah Mammoth
  • 8 - Zach Werenski, L, Columbus Blue Jackets
  • 9 - Clayton Keller, L, Utah Mammoth
  • 10 - Matty Beniers, L, Seattle Kraken
  • 12 - Shane Pinto, R, Ottawa Senators
  • 18 - Drew O'Connor, L, Vancouver Canucks
  • 19 - Cutter Gauthier, L, Anaheim Ducks
  • 20 - Andrew Peeke, R, Boston Bruins
  • 22 - Isaac Howard, L, Michigan State University
  • 23 - Mikey Eyssimont, L, Seattle Kraken
  • 28 - Zeev Buium, L, Minnesota Wild
  • 30 - Hampton Slukynsky, L, Western Michigan University
  • 35 - Joey Daccord, L, Seattle Kraken
  • 43 - Will Smith, R, San Jose Sharks
  • 47 - Michael McCarron, R, Nashville Predators
  • 72 - Tage Thompson, R, Buffalo Sabres
  • 73 - Alex Vlasic, L, Chicago Blackhawks
  • 76 - Brady Skjei, L, Nashville Predators
  • 81 - Josh Doan, R, Utah Mammoth
  • 83 - Conor Garland, R, Vancouver Canucks
  • 91 - Frank Nazar, R, Chicago Blackhawks
  • 92 - Logan Cooley, L, Utah Mammoth

Switzerland Hockey Roster At IIHF World Championships 2025

Okay, I've adjusted the last names to a more standard capitalization. Here's the updated list:

  • 8 - Simon Knak, L, HC Davos
  • 9 - Damien Riat, L, Lausanne HC
  • 10 - Andres Ambuhl, R, HC Davos
  • 14 - Dean Kukan, L, ZSC Lions Zurich
  • 15 - Gregory Hofmann, R, EV Zug
  • 17 - Ken Jager, R, Lausanne HC
  • 21 - Kevin Fiala, L, Los Angeles Kings
  • 22 - Nino Niederreiter, L, Winnipeg Jets
  • 26 - Sandro Aeschlimann, L, HC Davos
  • 28 - Timo Meier, L, New Jersey Devils
  • 34 - Stephane Charlin, L, SCL Tigers Langnau
  • 43 - Andrea Glauser, R, Lausanne HC
  • 45 - Michael Fora, R, HC Davos
  • 54 - Christian Marti, L, ZSC Lions Zurich
  • 56 - Tim Berni, L, Geneve-Servette
  • 62 - Denis Malgin, R, ZSC Lions Zurich
  • 63 - Leonardo Genoni, L, EV Zug
  • 71 - Jonas Siegenthaler, L, New Jersey Devils
  • 72 - Dominik Egli, R, Frolunda HC
  • 73 - Sandro Schmid, L, Fribourg-Gotteron
  • 80 - Nicolas Baechler, L, ZSC Lions Zurich
  • 85 - Sven Andrighetto, L, ZSC Lions Zurich
  • 86 - Janis Moser, L, Tampa Bay Lightning
  • 88 - Christoph Bertschy, R, Fribourg-Gotteron
  • 95 - Tyler Moy, R, Rapperswil-Jona Lakers

IIHF World Championship Bracket 2025

Tuesday, May 20 - Preliminary Round

  • Austria vs Latvia
  • Kazakhstan vs Switzerland
  • Finland vs Slovakia
  • United States vs Czechia
  • Canada vs Sweden
  • Denmark vs Germany

Thursday, May 22 - Quarterfinal Round

  • United States vs Finland
  • Switzerland vs Austria
  • Sweden vs Czechia
  • Canada vs Denmark

Saturday, May 24 - Semifinal Round

  • Sweden vs USA
  • Switzerland vs Denmark

Sunday, May 25 - Championship

  • Sweden vs Denmark
  • Switzerland vs USA

IIHF 2025 Standings

Here are the final standings from the preliminary rounds. 

Group A:

  • Canada — 19 PTS, 6 W, 0 OTW, 1 OTL, 0 L
  • Sweden — 18 PTS, 6 W, 0 OTW, 0 OTL, 1 L
  • Finland — 16 PTS, 4 W, 2 OTW, 0 OTL, 1 L
  • Austria — 10 PTS, 2 W, 2 OTW, 0 OTL, 3 L
  • Latvia — 9 PTS, 3 W, 0 OTW, 0 OTL, 4 L
  • Slovakia — 7 PTS, 2 W, 0 OTW, 1 OTL, 4 L
  • Slovenia — 4 PTS, 1 W, 0 OTW, 1 OTL, 5 L
  • France — 1 PTS, 0 W, 0 OTW, 1 OTL, 6 L

Group B:

  • Switzerland — 19 PTS, 6 W, 0 OTW, 1 OTL, 0 L
  • United States — 17 PTS, 5 W, 1 OTW, 0 OTL, 1 L
  • Czechia — 17 PTS, 5 W, 1 OTW, 0 OTL, 1 L
  • Denmark — 11 PTS, 3 W, 1 OTW, 0 OTL, 3 L
  • Germany — 10 PTS, 3 W, 0 OTW, 1 OTL, 3 L
  • Norway — 4 PTS, 1 W, 0 OTW, 1 OTL, 5 L
  • Hungary — 3 PTS, 1 W, 0 OTW, 0 OTL, 6 L
  • Kazakhstan — 3 PTS, 1 W, 0 OTW, 0 OTL, 6 L

IIHF World Championship Scores 2025

Here are all the preliminary round scores. 

May 9

  • Finland 2, Austria 1
  • Czechia 5 (OT), Switzerland 4
  • Sweden 5, Slovakia 0
  • United States 5, Denmark 0

May 10

  • Canada 4, Slovenia 0
  • Kazakhstan 2, Norway 1
  • Sweden 4, Austria 2
  • Hungary 1, Germany 6
  • Latvia 4, France 1
  • Switzerland 5, Denmark 2

May 11

  • Slovakia 3, Slovenia 1
  • United States 6, Hungary 0
  • Canada 7, Latvia 1
  • Germany 4, Kazakhstan 1
  • France 4 (OT), Finland 3
  • Czechia 2, Norway 1

May 12

  • Slovakia 3 (SO), Austria 2
  • Switzerland 3, United States 0
  • Sweden 2, Finland 1
  • Denmark 7, Czechia 2

May 13

  • Latvia 5, Slovenia 2
  • Germany 5, Norway 2
  • France 0, Canada 5
  • Kazakhstan 4, Hungary 2

May 14

  • France 1, Slovakia 2
  • United States 6 (OT), Norway 5
  • Sweden 6, Latvia 0
  • Denmark 5, Kazakhstan 1

May 15

  • Slovenia 1, Finland 9
  • Germany 1, Switzerland 5
  • Austria 1, Canada 5
  • Hungary 6, Czechia 1

May 16

  • France 5, Austria 2
  • Denmark 8, Hungary 2
  • Sweden 4, Slovenia 0
  • Norway 3, Switzerland 0

May 17

  • Finland 2, Latvia 1
  • Germany 3, United States 6
  • Sweden 4, France 0
  • Czechia 8, Kazakhstan 4
  • Slovakia 0, Canada 7
  • Norway 3, Denmark 6

May 18

  • Austria 3 (SO), Slovenia 2
  • United States 6, Kazakhstan 1
  • Slovakia 5, Latvia 1
  • Switzerland 10, Hungary 0

May 19

  • Slovenia 3, France 1
  • Czechia 5, Germany 0
  • Finland 2 (SO), Canada 1
  • Norway 1, Hungary 0

May 20

  • Latvia 1, Austria 6
  • Kazakhstan 1, Switzerland 4
  • Finland 2, Slovakia 1
  • United States 5, Czechia 2

May 22

  • USA 5, Finland 2
  • Switzerland 6, Austria 0
  • Sweden 5, Czechia 2
  • Denmark 2, Canada 1

May 24

  • USA 6, Sweden 2
  • Switzerland 7, Denmark 0

IIHF World Championship Teams

There are 16 total teams competing in the IIHF World Championship, which have been split into two groups, Group A and Group B. 

Group A plays in Stockholm, Sweden at the Avicii Arena and Group B plays in Herning, Denmark's Jyske Bank Boxen. 

Group A

  • Austria
  • Canada
  • Finland
  • France
  • Latvia
  • Slovakia
  • Sweden
  • Slovenia

Group B

  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • Hungary
  • Kazakhstan
  • Norway
  • Switzerland
  • USA

USA Hockey Game Today

Team USA Hockey plays Switzerland today in the gold medal match of the IIHF World Championship 2025. 

Switzerland, USA Hockey Score

Switzerland plays USA today, May 25, in the 2025 IIHF World Championship Gold Medal game. Follow along for live updates on FloHockey. 

Team USA Hockey Score

Follow along for live updates from Switzerland vs USA on FloHockey. 

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