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Björck Sparks Sweden’s First Junior Gold Since 2012

6/3/2026

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Forward Björck led the junior team to its first World Junior gold since 2012, posting nine points.
He broke the J18 record at 15 two years ago and the J20 record at 16 last year.
NHL Central Scouting placed him 5-9 (Sweden 5-10), with analysts seeing him as a top-10 pick and No. 2 centre.
He scored in his first two senior World Championship games and contributed on the power play.

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Forward Björck led the junior team to its first World Junior gold since 2012, posting nine points.
He broke the J18 record at 15 two years ago and the J20 record at 16 last year.
NHL Central Scouting placed him 5-9 (Sweden 5-10), with analysts seeing him as a top-10 pick and No. 2 centre.
He scored in his first two senior World Championship games and contributed on the power play.