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The 2015 World Junior A Challenge was an international Junior "A" ice hockey tournament organized by Hockey Canada. It was hosted in Cobourg and Whitby, Ontario from December 13–19, 2015, at the Cobourg Community Centre & Iroquois Park Sports Centre.
Teams[]
Canada East (10th Appearance)- Canada West (10th Appearance)
Russia (10th Appearance)- Switzerland (5th Appearance)
- United States (9th Appearance)
- Czech Republic (4th Appearance)
Background[]
Canada East, Canada West, Russia, United States and Switzerland all return. The Czech Republic replaces Denmark.
Exhibition Games[]
Ontario Junior Hockey League All Stars defeated Czech Republic 4-3 (SO) United States defeated Canada East 8-2 Canada West defeated Russia 6-1
Tournament Games[]
Group A[]
- Canada East defeated Switzerland 8-3
- Russia defeated Canada East 6-1
- Russia defeated Switzerland 2-0
Group B[]
- Canada West defeated Czech Republic 7-3
- United States defeated Czech Republic 6-0
- Canada West defeated United States 3-2
Group A Standings[]
| Team | GP | W | OW | OL | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| Canada East | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Group B Standings[]
| Team | GP | W | OW | OL | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada West | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 6 |
| United States | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
Quarterfinals[]
- United States defeated Switzerland 7-1
- Canada East defeated Czech Republic 3-2
Semifinals[]
- Canada West defeated Canada East 8-5
- Russia defeated United States 7-4
Fifth Place Game[]
- Czech Republic defeated Switzerland 5-3
Bronze Medal Game[]
- United States defeated Canada East 7-1
Gold Medal Game[]
- Canada West defeated Russia 2-1