Ice Hockey Worlds quarterfinals: Canada crushes USA, Switzerland and Finland advance

All four quarterfinals at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland were played on Thursday, determining which four teams will compete in the medal rounds. Canada delivered a dominant performance against the USA, while Switzerland and Finland also claimed victories. Latvia was eliminated from the tournament.

The Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland reached its quarterfinal stage on Thursday, with all four matches deciding which nations would advance to the semifinal round and compete for medals.

Canada put in a commanding display against the United States, crushing their North American rivals in what was one of the most anticipated matchups of the quarterfinal stage. The result continues Canada's strong tradition at the World Championship and sets up a compelling semifinal run.

Host nation Switzerland delighted the home crowd by securing their place in the semifinals, while Finland also claimed a victory to advance. Both teams will now be among the four remaining contenders battling for gold, silver, and bronze at this year's tournament.

Latvia's campaign came to an end in the quarterfinals, as the Latvians were unable to progress past the final-eight stage. Their elimination means the four semifinalists are now confirmed, with the medal matches set to deliver the climax of the 2025 World Championship in Switzerland.