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1996 IIHF European U18 ChampionshipThe 1996 IIHF European U18 Championship was the twenty-ninth playing of the IIHF European Junior Championships. Group APlayed April 7 to the 14th, in Ufa, Russia. First roundBecause of Germany's success in the previous year, the draw for this year's championship guaranteed a final four berth for either Germany, Switzerland or Belarus. Group 1 was made up of the teams that finished 1st, 4th, 5th, and the newly promoted country, Group 2 contained 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th. Unfortunately, this meant that for Slovakia's first time playing at the top level, they would face Finland, Russia, and the Czech Republic, in the first round. The Swiss made the most of their opportunity, becoming just the seventh nation to finish in the top four.
Final roundOn the final day the Russians and the Finns both won to finish tied for first, and since they had tied each other, it came down to goal differential in the final round. Both teams beat the Swedes by three goals, but Russia's seven goal margin against the Swiss clinched the gold.[1]
On the final day of competition, Slovakia avenged their surprising loss in 1993, by beating, and in effect relegating, Belarus.
Belarus was relegated to Group B for 1997. Tournament Awards
Group BPlayed from March 23 to the 29th, in Tychy and Sosnowiec, Poland. First round
Final round
Ukraine was promoted to Group A and Romania was relegated to Group C, for 1997. Group CPlayed from March 15 to 19, in Maribor, Slovenia. First round
Placing round
Slovenia was promoted to Group B and Spain was relegated to Group D, for 1997. Group DPlayed from March 6 to 10 in Sofia, Bulgaria. First round
Placing round
The Netherlands was promoted to Group C for 1997. References
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