IIHF named the top three hockey players of the UChM-2021

This was reported by the press service of the IIHF.

The best goalkeeper of the 2021 Junior World Cup was the goalkeeper of the Canadian national team Benjamin Gaudreau.

Finn Alexi Heimosalmi (2 + 6) was named the best defender.

The title of the best forward of the tournament was awarded to the forward of the Russian national team Matvey Michkov (12 + 6).

Earlier it was reported that Michkov was recognized as the most valuable player in the YChM-2021.

Best Forward of the # U18Worlds: Matvei Michkov @ russiahockey

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- IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 7, 2021