Norway defeats Canada in overtime for IIHF bronze medal
Iihf.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:57 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Norway claimed its first IIHF medal by defeating Canada 3-2 in overtime during the bronze medal game at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on May 31. The match featured a dramatic sudden-death goal from a Norwegian player, securing a historic victory for the underdog team. Canada struggled throughout the game, failing to synchronize effectively. Norway's win marks a significant moment in international hockey, highlighting their emerging competitiveness on the world stage.
- •Norway wins bronze medal at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.
- •Match concluded with a score of 3-2 in overtime.
- •Steen scored the decisive sudden-death goal for Norway.
- •This is Norway's first medal in IIHF history.
- •The game took place on May 31, 2026.
- 6:57 PMIihf.com — Norway stuns Canada for historic bronze - IIHF
"Steen's sudden-death goal gives underdog Norwegians first IIHF medal ever
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